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    Calipers are driving me NUTS

    You only have to take off the caliper, not the bracket the pads sit in. There are two pins with e-clips on them. Take these off and the caliper lifts off exposing the pads that are held in the bracket. The pads simply slide out with the little holding clips on each side of the pad. It's...
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    Starting Problems

    Glad you found it. Electrical problems can be a real pain. Bad grounds seem to be a common problem. Check the grounding straps from the engine to the frame as this seems to have been a fairly common problem. Good luck....
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    Need some answers...

    I seem to recall that earlier ones are powdered metal and later ones are the better stamped steel. If I had to guess, I'd say yours was probably powdered metal?? It's not unheard of for these to break under high rpm stress. Maybe someone else can chime in here.
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    WTB 99-01 Cobra -What to look for

    Don't buy anything if it has MAC longtube headers. They "eat" motors because of the lousy casting flash that gets sucked into the motor by the egr. They burn oil notoriosly - search this, or any other forum, for information on this topic. H-pipes or catabacks are OK - just stay away from MAC...
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    Clutch related question here

    I have not had any experience with the RAM clutches (their reputation is good) but, from my point of view and with street clutches, chatter is not acceptable. Again, check your clutch fork to make sure it's properly seated on the pivot. Otherwise, it's a possibility that the clutch has been...
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    Clutch related question here

    Stock cables are the best. As long as you have free play at the top of the pedal, you should be OK and be totally disengaged when you depress the pedal. If you are still creeping forward when the pedal is fully depressed (and the clutch should be totally disengaged) it would mean you have some...
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    Brakes and Brake pads

    Replacing pads is one of the easier jobs. However, if you have not done this before or are unsure, then leave it to someone else. That being said, removing the calipers and replacing pads is fairly straight forward if you have adequate hand tools. If your rotors are warped, you would know it...
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    Clutch related question here

    Do you have an after-market cable?? Some of these aren't the best quality. I have my cable adjusted, via the firewall adjuster, so that my clutch has about an inch free-play at the top. The clutch begins to engage about half-way up, which is the way I prefer it. Don't have any creep, which...
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    98 cobra recharging a/c problem

    Need a little more information. Why do you think your charge is low?? If you are sure your charge is low, then there is, more than likely, a reason for it being low - a leak somewhere. Is your compressor coming on when you turn the AC on? You can watch to see if the AC compressor clutch...
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    Problems with IRS

    http://www.paulshp.com/ You can order on line.
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    Check Lights and ideling

    Autozone will scan for free. Just make sure they give you the actual code - like P0172 or something starting with an alpha character and four digits.
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    Car won't start/ theft light

    I can't answer your question but before going in for service, and warranty work, I'd put that sucker back with stock parts. Otherwise, they'll make a note of it and you may not get any warranty coverage on your motor and/or drivetrain due to your mods. I'm sure you thought of it but I've...
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    A/C Compressor

    There are several internet sources for AC compressors (and other componnents) - both new and rebuilt - that are a lot cheaper than local. It's not difficult to replace the unit. However, one thing you MUST do is evacuate the system using a vacuum pump before re-charging using good gauges...
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    Check Engine Light HELP!!!

    Try this site for OBDII code information: http://www.obdii.com/
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    Naz FR500 Cams & SLP Exahust Clip!

    The car is sweet. As for your alternator, just passing on what happened to me in a Chev Blazer. The alternator went out but my wife drove it home until the battery was about gone. Charged the battery up overnight, switched the alternator - no charge. Tore into it. Bottom line was the ECM...
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    Insurance problems

    I'm on the high side of the 50's and my insurance with the '01 runs $1200 a year. I live about 35 miles from downtown Philly but my insurance rates are based on semi-rural area. My driving record is spotless though. Hope this gives you some idea of insurance rates?? I don't know if this area...
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    Another pathetic newbee asking for assistance

    Suggest running a carfax on it as, like others, it sounds a tad under-priced. Some of those local dealers get their cars from auctions and that can always be risky.
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    I need to plug holes from the license bracket holes.

    Several auto parts places sell the plastic one-way push pins for plastic panels in different sizes. You might try some of those with some ATV sealant to hold them in. And, with some touch-up paint, maybe you could even get them colored correctly. It's a thought.... LOL
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    Battery light keeps flickering???

    In other cars, when the alternator light has "flickered" at idle, I've usually found a bad diode in the alternator. One bad diode will usually allow some charging, just not complete charging. Do you have a heavy sound system?? Sometimes these pull a lot of juice at idle and, with u/d...
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    Cobra may be Totaled

    Sorry to hear about the misfortune. I worked insurance claims eons ago in my first job after college. Make sure you specify Ford OEM parts of they will use foeign after-market parts with not so good fit, finish and durability. The insurance company saves a lot of bucks on these parts. My...
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