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    A Realization, and Advice Requested for My V6 Build-Up

    Once again, here I am asking you fine people for advice. I'm an automotive enthusiast, and something of an amatuer mechanic. That all started at the riple old age of 20 when my girlfriend's (at the time) car kept messing up, I decided that I wanted/needed to learn how to work on cars myself...
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    Replacing the PCV?

    I've a '99 V6. I was told that replacing the PCV would help my fuel mileage, which is the issue I'm seeking to resolve by replacing it.
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    Replacing the PCV?

    Hello all, I'm afraid my Haynes repair manual isn't too detailed on removal and replacement of the positive crankcase valve. I got under the hood for a minute this morning to check, and I'm afraid to just rip the little bugger out. Any advice, tips, or how-to's? As always, responses are...
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    Terrible Fuel Economy!

    Perhaps that's because I don't have an exact figure? So, to satisfy your obvious curiousity, I'll share all that I know on it: When I first got her in September '04, I could drive down to the coast (about 90 miles) and back, and use little under half a tank. Now, when I make the trip, it...
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    Terrible Fuel Economy!

    How does one clean the MAF sensor? And how much difference could it make, changing the PCV valve?
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    Terrible Fuel Economy!

    Replaced the spark plugs/wires, and have noticed a bit of increase in power, but it seems like the fuel economy just got a bit worse! I checked the air filter, it's okay, I'm about to replace the fuel filter. My tires are never under-inflated, so I know that's not a contributing factor...
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    Plug Replacement?

    Hi all, Got a 99' V6, fuel economy's shot, gonna replace some filters and the plugs this weekend. Amateur mechanic here. Purchased and read through a Haynes Repair Manual for the year/model, but it doesn't mention if I have to remove anything to get to the spark plugs on a 3.8L. Can...
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    RPM ****es/rough idle with A/C on?

    RPM s-p-i-k-ing/rough idle with A/C on? I've noticed over the past few weeks that my '99 V6 idles a bit rough while the AC is on, as well as minor RPM s-p-i-k-es. When I turn the AC off, the RPM revs slightly, then falls back into a smooth idle. Could this be a problem? (word filter kept...
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    Couple of Questions

    Howdy all, If you guys don't mind, I'd like to post a few questions, I need a little help with some stuff on my Stang. #1. How hard would it be to replace the exhaust gaskets myself? Would I have to remove the engine from the bay? #2. My car literally EATS gas. I don't expect a...
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    Changing out the window motor - HELP! :(

    Thanks.....
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    Changing out the window motor - HELP! :(

    My driver's side window motor crapped out on me today (while it was down, figures, just got through painting the door bezels over the weekend). Checked out the control module, it was fine, so I ran it over to our usual mechanic; he said it might be a small part of the motor (which would cost me...
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    COBRA-style Rear Bumper - Where Can I Get One?

    I posted this before the site crashed, so that post (and the answers given) were lost. So here goes again. Where can I get one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/jays_attic/Misc/Ford-Mustang-Cobra-003.jpg In the original post, someone posted a link to a site where I...
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    Original Post Lost - Couple o' Questions

    No, not the inserts....See, my original post was asking where I could get the bumper, and how I could fill in the lettering ( as the lettering is " COBRA " and I won't be driving a Cobra ). Someone provided a link to a company that offered the bumper with no lettering at all, a bit on the...
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    Original Post Lost - Couple o' Questions

    Anyone? Anyone at least know where I can find the bumper with the lettering?
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    Original Post Lost - Couple o' Questions

    Well, I posted one of these questions before, someone provided a wonderful answer which I viewed while at work, and when I got home to bookmark the link, BAM, the post was lost. So, I'm hoping the great one who originally provided an answer is up for an encore performance. Here goes. 1) Where...
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    Terrible Fuel Economy!

    I had two exhaust leaks on my '99 Stang when I bought her, the one at the manifold has been repaired, the one in the pipe ( under the middle of the car ) is still yet to be fixed. My mechanic said the first repair should improve the fuel economy, but it still sucks, BADLY........I intend to have...
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    Help! Tranny Problem?

    I drive a '99 Mustang, 6-cyl, automatic transmission. Other night I was driving home from the hospital ( tore a muscle in my right shoulder ), and I ran over a piece of metal or something on the highway - I pulled over immediately, turned the emergency lights on, and ran back to find what I...
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    Converting a V6 into a V8?

    If only I could afford one, even after I'm working in Utah. :(
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    Converting a V6 into a V8?

    How much more did it end up costing you? The idea is, even if I got a GT, I still intend to swap out/upgrade the brakes and suspension, switch the tranny for a Tremec, and re-tune the computer for the blower I'm thinking of.....so either way, I'm gonna be swapping out something more than...
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    Converting a V6 into a V8?

    Even if I trade it for a V8, and then still upgrade the suspension and brakes? As for the wiring harness, I figured I'd be changing it out if I manage to put a 5.0 in regardless of if it's a 6 or 8.....
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