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    check out my "homemade" power pipe!

    I made my own for my car too, but I haven't put it on yet
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    Broken Water Pump Bolt

    I got the broken bolt out with a pair of vise grips and lots a penetrating oil and patients. Im glad I also bought the thread chasers cause there was a lot of crap that came out. Im going to start assembly tomorrow.
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    Broken Water Pump Bolt

    I in the middle of replacing my water pump on my car and the right outside bolt next to the water passage broke with about 1/2 inch sticking out of the block. How should I go about getting it out? Its all corroded/rusty and I don't want to make it any worse.
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    T-5 Bearing Retainer

    I figured something out just a little bit ago, I looked up my trans tag numbers, and I have a 2.3L trans from an 87-89 to my surprise!
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    T-5 Bearing Retainer

    Im in the middle of installing a new clutch in my car, I went to change the front bearing retainer last night and the new one I ordered wont work. I have picture to show the difference, the shims and back of the bearing wont fit into the new one. The one on the left is the one I took off my...
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    I got all my stuff and started installing everything today after work, I got everything put in but the trans because when I went to switch over my bearing retainer to my new steel retainer the shims or back of the bearing wouldn't fit into it, I purchased it from 50 resto, I guess I will have to...
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    Fall Pictures With Plans for the Winter...Going Turbo????

    Looks good and your winter should be fun putting that turbo on. How do you like your shifter handle? I'm debating on getting one.
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    Thanks for your help guys Heres my parts list: CenterForce Dual Friction Clutch Ford Racing OE Flywheel Throw Out Bearing (Not Sure Which Brand Yet?) Pilot Bearing Steel Front Bearing Retainer (Stock One Is Worn) Clutch Fork (Chewed Up From Throw Out Bearing) New Trans Mount (Stock One Is...
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    I have just been doing some looking at parts Im going to get for my car. I have been looking at Centerforce's DF Clutch would that work well with my car and give me some room to grow performance wise? I also have been looking at flywheels, mine has hot spots all over it, should I resurface it...
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    Ok, how hard is it to replace the pilot bearing? The rear main looks like its not leaking, which surprises me I thought it might be What would be a good clutch for my combination? I plan on upping the boost to 8PSI in the future along with Methanol Injection
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    I got the trans out today, it wasnt that bad getting it out, and I found some things: Throw out bearing completely destroyed there was only 4 ball bearings left in it The front bearing retainer is all scratched up and worn The pressure plate has hot spots on it and the fingers are...
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    I got the trans pretty much ready to come out, I have everything disconnected except the bell housing to engine block bolts. How heavy is a T-5? How should I go about disconnecting it from the block? Do you think I could do it by myself with a floor jack, or should get a buddy to help?
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    I have my pcv blocked off and I have a breather on the valve cover. Anyway, Im going to start taking it apart today and investigating. Ill keep you posted on what I found. Thanks for the help
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    I installed the cable and quadrant because the cable on the car snapped and the bbk quadrant that was on the car wouldnt work with the mm cable. I had it adjusted so there was alittle free travel before the pedal would move anything. The car was inclined up a hill, the pedal was down when...
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    I Hate My Car! Clutch Problems Now Maybe!

    I went for a little drive this morning, didn't do anything, didn't beat on my car or anything. When I pull into my driveway, a good incline, smoke just starts pouring out of my cowl of my hood and from under my car and a chattering type noise starts coming from my car. I have never really smelt...
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    Water Pump Question?

    I was under my car yesterday and noticed this, it is a gap between the pump and timing cover, I can fit a screw driver in it. Everything is white from coolant. Ive never seen any coolant puddle under the car its strang and my cars down a couple of inches of coolant in the radiator. Heres a...
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    Washed and Waxed the Stang Today

    No I wouldnt, glad to help fellow stangnet member, If you have anymore questions feel free to ask
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    Washed and Waxed the Stang Today

    Its a H.O. Fibertrends 3inch from 50resto Its different than others, it starts rising a little forward more with a curve instead of like an angle like others and it is more rounder than others