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  1. mrvax

    New Picture Of 2015 Mustang?

    Here's an article I found on Yahoo along with a picture they believe is the 2015 Mustang. I think it looks very sporty. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/08/24/fords-risky-2015-mustang-could-alienate-loyal-fans.aspx Hope I'm not re-posting a picture already seen here.
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    2001 Ford Escort Rough Idle Problem

    I bought a work car for an excellent price. Only problem is a rough idle at stops while in DRIVE. IAC has been replaced. New plugs & wires too. Just added injector cleaner to the gas tank. I tossed the K&N and slapped in a new paper filter. Believing that 90% of K&N owners over oil the filter...
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    What happened to MustangMods.com?

    I used this site (paid $20) for several years to host my pictures that I put on the 'net. It seems to have been found to be an "attack site." Anyone know any info about this? Anyone know a free or dirt cheap web picture hosting site where I can upload some photos I want to post? Thanks!
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    Solved: Stripped Spark Plug - what to do?

    I stripped the front right plug today while swapping them. A mechanic who did the last plug change probably over tightened it. I did it using a 12 point socket. I immediately stopped trying to take it out. Went to Pep Boys and bought a 6 point socket. Now that one just spins on the plug! What...
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    Help me identify this Mustang

    Yesterday morning I saw a Mustang that I had not been aware even existed. It was the newest body style, red, and said "427" and "Cobra" on it. Could only see it for a minute before they turned. Anyone have a linky to this car? Is it just a kit or an SVT? Thanks!
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    Question about our idiot lights

    One of my idiot lights come on when I start the car now in the morning. It sort of looks like a bad drawing of a radiator with an X in the center. Is this supposed to indicate low coolant level? I checked it and it seemed perfect. Anyone know for sure what this light is for? It goes off...
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    Need help locating power steering lines/hoses

    My car started leaking p/s fluid a few weeks ago. I brought it into the shop. Ford tells the shop the parts are discontinued. WTH??? I verified that with a Ford mechanic on this board. Many calls were placed to see if anyone still had the hoses from the booster to the rack. No luck. Can...
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    Anyone know about power steering?

    The Stang has begun to leak some P/S fluid. I took a quick look today and it seems that a line under the P/S fill tank that starts off metal then turns into a rubber type hose appears to have a leak where the 2 join. Can this hose/connection be replaced at home or is this something I have to...
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    I'm finally tinted

    My 10 year Mustang was talking to me over the last few months. It said: "Vax!" "Yes, I replied." "I've never been parked in a garage." "Me neither", I replied. "Don't be an ass" the Mustang said. "OK, what's up?" "It's freegin hot here in Florida." "Yep. I surely know it, in fact ..."...
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    Early Happy 4th of July to SN!

    On July 4th, 1960, mrvax was born in Rockville Centre, L.I. I've been rather lucky to have the 4th & my birthday coincide. Now that I'm an "old guy", it has lost it's luster. I'll be busy Friday so I just want to give a shout out to all of SN members wishing them a great 4th and a safe...
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    Can Door Dings be Removed?

    I have to park each day in a crowded garage. No where to park away from others. Every few months produces a fresh door dent/ding. Paint is OK - just a nice small dent. (One of the reason I won't buy a brand new Stang.) Is there any way, any gimick out there that really can remove the door...
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    Is this noise coming from my tranny?

    When driving at highway speeds, I can hear a constant whine sound. It's not very loud. In 5th gear at about 50mph, I take my foot off the gas and the noise seems to go away at that instant. Foot back on gas, noise returns. This rules out the tires & rear end. So, can the manual trans make a...
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    Anyone ever re-do seat belt retractors?

    Mine suck, especially on the driver's side. I'm thinking if I can get to the retractor and maybe wd-40 it some, it may work once again. As for now, the damn thing doesn't want to retract. Do you have to pull out the back seat to remove the rear interior side plastic panel? If so, how is...
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    Low idle - stall question

    My car has 101,000 miles. I had to replace the IAC a few years ago around 75,000 miles. (Ford part $85). Today the car stalled when I depressed the clutch and slowed fairly quick to make a turn. I was really surprised. Started back up and drove 1/4 mile back home no problem. So, I took it...
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    Need help downloading Google Earth

    Getting a new PC at work. Most downloads are blocked at the company firewall. I already have Google Earth on my own laptop. I went to install it again on my laptop, thinking I'd get a nice big .exe or similar but instead can only get updates b/c it scans my laptop and determines what I...
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    Door lock button - where to buy a new one?

    So the driver side door lock button busted apart one day when I unlocked the dor. Figured it would be easy to get a replacement for the little black threaded POS. (This is the button you can manually pull up or push down to lock/unlock the door.) No luck. Anyone know where I can go for a...
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    Trunk Light- where the heck is it?

    When I got my car back after the repair shop 2 weeks ago, I noticed that my trunk light no longer worked. Yesterday, I got my fat azz out there and looked all around the trunk in daylight for maybe a burned out bulb. I can't find it anywhere. Maybe the shock of the accident knocked the bulb...
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    Back From Shop: mrvax's Mustang gets Whacked!

    I hit a driver late yesterday afternoon. My duaghter suffered some pretty good necj injuries from the seatbelt. She's home from the hospital & resting now. I've been driving legalily since 1976. Had 2 accidents before yesterday. I was rear-ended at a red light once and rear-ended in a...
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    What ever happened to the Ford FR500?

    From a little surfing I've been doing, I saw that Ford had a Mustang around 1999/2000 by this name as a demo. The interesting thing is that that engine was a 5.0L dual OHC that produced over 400hp NORMAL ASPIRATED! What happened to this beast? It seem to me, this SHOULD have been an option...
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    Brief Review: Pontiac Solstice GXP

    My youngest daughter just got her permit and her 1st real job. Her goal is to save up over a year and put a chunk of coin on a down payment on this car. She may consider used. We checked 1 out tonight at the dealer, dark blue, auto and of course the GXP version. I would not let her buy that...