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    Blown head gasket

    Hey guys, last night I blew the head gasket on my Mustang. I need to fix it(sooner than later) so I'm looking for some advice OR ideas that I haven't thought of yet. The car is a 2004 Mustang GT convertable 5 spd. It has 152k miles now. Mods are CAI, TB, plenum, mac pro chamber, mac cat...
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    radiator cracked yesterday

    Hey guys, yesterday my radiator cracked and my car is dead in the water :( . I have another vehicle to drive in the mean time so I don’t have to get it fixed ASAP, but I want to get my mustang up and running sooner than later. I need some help on deciding what to get. I don’t mind spending a...
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    Adding new door speakers...wire question

    I blew out a factory door speaker (Mach 460) on my 2004 GT Convert. I decided that it would be better to just buy new door speakers and tweeters. I was wondering what kind of wire do you guys recomend that I use when installing the new speakers? My friend is going to help me put them in...
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    Getting a Divorce

    Hey guys, I know this is way off topic (Not even related to stangs let alone cars), but I'm getting a divoce. This really sucks..... :nonono: Anyone else on here gone through a bad break up from a long term releationship or a divorce? I caught her cheating on me about 3 months ago and it...
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    Replaced Clutch and flywheel

    Hey guys, A few weeks ago I posted some questions about fly wheels and clutch kits. Just wanted to let you guys know that it's been about 2-3 weeks. I went with a Centerforce stage 2 clutch and Fidanza Aluminum flywheel and a Steeda Clutch adjuster kit. Man what a difference, The...
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    Need new clutch (advice)

    Ok so i'm pretty sure my T/O bearing is bad and its time to get a new clutch anyways.... I was wondering what would be a good replacement for clutch thats better than OEM but nothing to stiff or crazy. Also, is a lighter fly wheel worth the extra $$ ??? Last question is, where can I...
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    2004 GT Tranns problems

    I have a 2004 GT 5 spd. It now has 94k miles and I think im starting to have tranny problems.... :( Its getting harded to shift into gear. What kind of trans does my car have and what might it cost to repair or replace it? I know that tranny rebuilds aren't cheap... I think it might...
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    Getting hard to shift...

    I have a 2004 GT 5 spd. It has the OEM clutch and tranny with 78k miles. Recently its been getting harder to shift from one gear to another. It’s not smooth like it was when the car was new. It almost feels like the syncros aren't aligning. Does this make sense? Does anyone know why...
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    CEL code?

    So my check engine light is on, my predator says it’s from “P0174 System too lean (Bank 2)” What does this code mean? Also I think I have an exhaust leak on my driver’s side that just started the other day. Might the leak and CEL connected? Thanks guys
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    Problem with automatic

    Ok, so my friend owns a 2004 Mustang convertible v6 with about 56k miles. It’s a girly car and she has left it 100% stock besides the rims and tires. She has been having a problem with the car, today it had to be towed because she can’t get it out of park, its been an on and off problem...
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    Hit a tire on the freeway, something broke!

    Ok, I was on the freeway doing about 70 ish when I hit a full size tire, at first I thought I had a blow out, because I didnt see the tire go under my vehicle. I saw a little smoke and it got squirly and then I looked in my rear view mirror and saw the tire fly out from under my vehicle....I...
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    IAC question

    ok, so I have been having an idle problem. The first time around I was able to fix it by cleaning the IAC. But the same problem is back, according to my predator and my previous experiance, its the damn IAC valve. So I think its time to buy a new one. My question is, will an IAC from another...
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    G/F just bought a 04 v6

    ok, so my g/f just bought a 2004 v6 last night. its white, auto and a convert. 100% stock I dont think we will end up doing much in the way of performance mods. She wants to get some new rims, stereo tint. stuff like that. I was thinking about getting her some upgraded brakes and maybe a...
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    Might buy a 2001 GT, need some input!

    Ok, so my girlfriend wants to buy a new car, she is looking real close at this 2001 GT. Its a convert, red and an auto. She likes the idea of the drop top and auto. I like the idea of a 5 spd, but she's gotta pay for it and drive it so.... I need your thoughts and any extra info. Its...
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    Cleaning the IAC valve...?

    ok, this might sound like a dumb question, but can someone show me a pic of the IAC valve? I have a 2004 GT. I have been having idle issues and having problems with it dying at stop lights... So I bought some throttle bosy cleaner and I am going to try cleaning my IAC before buying a...
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    Trouble code - IAC Valve

    ok, so I have a 2004 GT with 43k miles. My check engine light came on last night...i used my diablo predator to check the codes when I got home and it came up as P0507. it said "Idle Air Control Valve System".... I cleared the code with the predator, will it come back? What does this mean...
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    Which wire do i cut? Led turn signals and resistor

    ok, some of you posted in my last thread. And i need some more help... :( I bought some LED's for my turn signals and i found out that the do not work with my sequential tail lights. So i had to buy a resistor to make it work. So i bought these...
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    How to get the Hood Scoop off?

    ok, I have a 04 GT with a stock hood. How would I go about getting the scoop off? what holds it on? Glue? :shrug: what about the liner underneath the hood? how would i put it back on? :shrug: :nice:
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    fuse that controls the dome light

    ok guys, i was wondering if anyone knows which fuse controls my "dome" light? I have a vert, so its actually the map light thats built into the rear view mirror. Which fuse is it and what else does it control??? Is that fuse just for my rear view mirror light or does that fuse control...
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    Turn signal LED not working with Sequential tail lights

    ok, so i bought some led's to replace my turn signal up front....they look good i think. nice and bright. but they are not working properly....:( :notnice: i have sequential turn signals and when i replaced my regular bulbs with these led's they started going way too fast. When i put...