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    HELP! how do i fix my power window

    the convertble has a very weak system & the motor if bad is not all that easy to get out you might try a shop where they change broken windows make a few calls if the weather doesnt look like rain & you can get shop its worth the money if with in reason ! some shops make road calls explain the...
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    berryman b12 chemtool

    thanks tim I bought 2 cans & put one in will see what it does it has acetone which I'm a great fan of I know when I brought up the subject of acetone it brought out the devil in a few the copy & paste boys ! I've had good MPG improvement with 2-3 oz per tank & some friends who tried it also had...
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    new starter info

    Permanent Magnet Gear-Reduction (PMGR) Starters have any of you guys tried these new starters ? anything to know about installing them do they last any info ....thanks in advance .... I have a 99 GT & was think of changing my starter do to high milage & the long trips I take just peace of mind...
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    berryman b12 chemtool

    ran into an old friend & were talking about techton & different stuff he says he has been using b12 chemtool for years & swears by it ? says it cleans improves milage & is 1/3 the cost of techtron or lucas any of you guys ever tried it ?
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    BEST KIND OF OIL

    each his own I would like to change at 2,000 but sometimes its 2,500 but with gas going up everyday & at $17 a jug its a cheap fix even though I have passed the 150,000 mark it sounds new ...... I have a friend who never changes his oil he just doest care to me its so easy why not if you save...
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    found a great tire NANKING 245-45-17

    maybe I got lucky ? I'll check back at 15,000 miles on the high pressure the newer tires they have raised the max on some to 51 max most were 44 .... I have always run them high but down south the roads get hot & pressure can go up 8-9 lbs on a hot road , I'm have set these at 38 for now I also...
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    engine shut off while driving?

    I wouldnt run out & buy parts it may be just some bad gas or a vacum leak check all the hose clamps & even put a new gas filter if there is no code it could nothing but bad gas try sticking to newer gas stations that do a good buisness ......check that gas filter when its off try & remove it...
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    found a great tire NANKING 245-45-17

    you may laugh but I put a set of 4 Nanking Unidirectional mounted balanced new valves I'm in Florida & hit some heavy rain down here they are great ! cost $375 complete a little loud the first 1000 mikes they have a 51 max PSI handle & brake nice couldnt ask for more ................PS I...
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    BEST KIND OF OIL

    WALL-MART $17 fully syn $17 5 quarts every 2,000 miles over 150,000 quite runs like new no problems 21 mpg average been using it over a year & love it ! did use Mobil 1 but didnt care for it as far as the fancy name stuff its just a gimick its the frequent changing & good oil filter that makes...
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    starter question 1999 4.6 GT

    thanks thanks for the fast reply most of the work I have done some with my older son I never think of any of it as a waste of money or time I enjoy working on my car I have a guy who lets me use his lift ...oil I use Wallmart Synthetic I have seen the non grease fittings go bad with the bad...
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    starter question 1999 4.6 GT

    being I have passed the 150,000 mark I started to change some parts after my fuel pump went bad , I change the oil every 2,000 miles always with a filter ...fuel filter every 6 months front brake pads every year I also grease the non geasable fittings with a hyper needle with the grease gun also...
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    Need keys made...

    any big Wallmart will make the keys for $54 they made them in Florida for me no 2 keys needed just the one key as far as if you have no key the a good locksmith can do it but its expensive ...good luck
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    someone stole my rims!!!

    do your own police work sorry also , hit the local tire shops & pawn , dont ask just walk in like a customer , wheel locks are this only answer , there tough to remove got a buddy who uses 2 sets , pain in the a%% but when they see them they move on....if you see them dont tip your hand just...
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    Buying tires

    for the guy who posted 40 42 lbs if they are the new ones that have a max of 51 psi you will be fine if they are the older Z rated there max was 44 psi so if your living in a hot place where the temp is in the 80 or 90's its little high as they will heat up & the pressure can bring then way pass...
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    Buying tires

    copy & paste I will wait till all the tire experts chime in before I post I dont have 4,500 or 6,000 posts mostly copy & paste experts , there is a reason only the lollys love to copy & paste everything & will do the same with my post but I dont care ...... find out what the nascar boys run...
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    Buying tires

    32 lbs you got to be kidding Mr Trout :rlaugh:I agree the question is not specific enough so I will just spout another random opinion until the OP clarifies: I have found that just 1-2 pounds low on pressure can make a substantial effect on tire performance. I use a highly accurate dial gauge...
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    Noisy power steering. how to quieten it?

    some years back a buddy showed me a good tip , he drains his rack & pinnion fluid once a season its messy but worth it ...you take out one line at the rack with the car jacked up jack stands under the frame , motor off you turn the steering wheel gentlly full left to right & all the fluid burp...
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    Is there any way to disable the PATS system?

    WALL-MART made a post month ago about the big super wallmart they have a key machine in the auto section ...you bring them one key in less than 5 minutes you will have your pats key for $50 thats right .... no 2 keys no BS ...make 2 & hide one away under the body or bumper or engine...
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    Any pictures of badgeless V6 looking mustang GT's?

    thankyou for the pictures :nice:NO STNKING BADGES NO SILLY WINGS NO TRIM VERY CLEAN SHARP LOOKING MACHINES I MADE A POST SOME TIME AGO & IT SEEMED SOME FIRBYS TOOK OFFENSE :nice: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK :nice:
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    Leather upholstery

    depends on where you live but the best & cheapest way is get the seats reupholstered , Mexican & other spots in Florida can do a nice job for a good price , bring the car by get a price pull the seats out most shops front seats maybe 2 days turn around price depends on material ...... at least...