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  1. Frumious B.

    Back-up lights out again

    Back in 2007, my back-up lights were out. http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/708572-back-up-lights-out-other-lights-working.html Now they are out again, and I just want to double check that I followed Dr. EluSivE's de-bugging tips - With power on and the car in reverse, I checked...
  2. Frumious B.

    Hood release

    I was looking for something more along the lines of where to put the WD-40. Where is the track of the cable when I open the hood? Or should I just squirt the WD-40 down the cable where the handle comes out?
  3. Frumious B.

    Hood release

    My hood release is veering towards impossible to pull these days. How do I oil it?
  4. Frumious B.

    A/C system replacement questions

    My compressor gave up the ghost. I'm going to eventually replace it, but until then, I'm thinking about disconnecting it. Should I bother or just leave it as it? Do I need to do anything besides remove the belt? Should I replace other parts of the system, too? Haynes recommends replacing...
  5. Frumious B.

    Steering Assembly/u-joints

    My steering wheel developed a lot of play after driving on some craptastic Maine roads. I took it to the mechanic, and he diagnosed a broken u-joint that is about to fall off. I haven't been to see it myself, I'm going to stop back in tomorrow morning. He says he can't find the part. I did a...
  6. Frumious B.

    Replacing the fuel filter

    I finally decided that it was time to tackle the fuel filter myself (I generally leave it to the pros b/c I don't want to spill gas everywhere) and sure enough I spilled gas everywhere. I didn't even take the filter out - I pulled off the clips and disconnected the lines and a lot more gas than...
  7. Frumious B.

    Back-up lights out, other lights are working

    what kind of test light? I've never had to deal with the electrical system before. I'm painfully ignorant, and I lack instruments. In short, tell me what to buy to test this damn thing.
  8. Frumious B.

    Back-up lights out, other lights are working

    Thanks, DrE, that was helpful. I looked at the part on the Autozone webpage so I would know what I am looking for. I assume the nubby end screws into the transmission housing, and the two round pins are sticking out, probably with some wires attached? What do I need to check for power? A...
  9. Frumious B.

    Back-up lights out, other lights are working

    manual.
  10. Frumious B.

    Back-up lights out, other lights are working

    Like the title says, the back-up lights are out (both of them), but all other lights are working. I replaced the bulbs. The old bulbs were both still intact, and the new bulbs still don't light up. I checked the wiring diagram, and it looks like the back-up lights share a fuse with the turn...
  11. Frumious B.

    snow tires?

    How long do snow tires normally last? I was assuming they had a lifetime similar to regular tires. I drive less than 20 mi per week, and it's city driving. I'm not going fast.
  12. Frumious B.

    snow tires?

    I relocated from Texas to Massachusetts, and now I need snow tires. What are some recommendations? I don't drive much. I walk to work, and pretty much everything I need to live is withine walking distance. I'd like to own ONE set of tires b/c I do not need a spare set decorating my living...
  13. Frumious B.

    What's your favorite spark plug?

    I'm thinking of switching from Bosch platinum to NGK platinum. What do you think? I'd go with Motorcraft, but the stores here don't have Motorcraft Pt, and I like not changing the plugs.
  14. Frumious B.

    Removing the MAF

    Myy MAF has a tamper resistant star-head screw holding it on (the kind with the post sticking up in the middle). Where can I buy a socket to get this off? Sears has the whole tamper resistant set, but it was some no-name brand, and I really only want one socket. Anyway, how often do you...
  15. Frumious B.

    pep boys brakes review

    ok, so I'm a big sissy compared to everyone here and I have to take my car somewhere to get the brakes done. The pads need to be replaced, the rotors definately need machining, and the bearings need to be repacked. I didn't inspect the rear brakes, but the shoes probably need to be replaced...
  16. Frumious B.

    On to the AC ...

    Damn. Didn't realize the R12 crack down was in effect. So my choice is retrofit to R134 or pay an arm and a leg to get the R12 topped off. hmm, this project is going to have to go on hold.
  17. Frumious B.

    All these little things are falling apart...

    Dan, I remember when you first posted those pictures. That was what inspired me to try to get my mirrors off to paint them. Then I couldn't get them off. :( L
  18. Frumious B.

    On to the AC ...

    I'm working through all the little stuff, thanks for all the suggestions. This weekend's project will be recharging the AC. Has anyone done this? It looks pretty easy- are there any gotchas I need to look out for? Thanks, L
  19. Frumious B.

    All these little things are falling apart...

    Thanks for all the tips! so that door trim pops off, does it? how do I pop it off without breaking it? Do I just go for any old glossy black paint? Stangrrly- did you use a can or a spray? if you used spray, what did you use to tape off the rest of the car? I've used both painter's...
  20. Frumious B.

    All these little things are falling apart...

    My car is looking like hell, and I need to do something about it. All these little, cosmetic, age-related things are starting to happen. I need a few hints to get them fixed. First, the roof lining is falling down on the passenger side. I tried tucking the edges back in, but it is beyond...
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