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  1. Skymarshal

    Help SOS

    If you have a burst hose, you should be able to take it to an auto parts store and have them identify it with the help of the computer. If the rubber hose has burst, I don't see why you would need to replace a metal part. If the hose is a custom part with multiple inlets, you might be stuck...
  2. Skymarshal

    94 Convertible, How can I repair tears cheap and fast?

    I'd cut all those little flaps off with a razor, and then get a sheet of nylon or canvas fabric from a fabric store and glue it down with spray adhesive (mask the rest of the car). Glue down the front edge really well so the wind doesn't peel it back. Obviously, don't put the top down until you...
  3. Skymarshal

    abs light on

    the ABS system generates its own trouble codes, and for the most part the system isn't designed to be worked on by anyone other than a professional. If you're able to tell which wheel is causing the light (assuming a wheel sensor is the problem), you might be able to tell if the sensor is dirty...
  4. Skymarshal

    69 Horn and Turn signals

    Any broken wires or unplugged harness under the column? If I remember right, all that stuff is on the same harness. Was the horn working when you had the grant wheel on there?
  5. Skymarshal

    69 seat belts

    I don't think shoulder belts were available on any '69s. My convertible doesn't have them, but I don't think the coupes and fastbacks had them either. The state inspection people should know that, unless they're completely incompetent. They probably have a chart that shows which vehicles came...
  6. Skymarshal

    New to Mustang

    :bs: Were you drafting a truck or getting towed by a friend? :rlaugh: The best I've gotten has been 30 on the highway with a huge tailwind. Most of the time it's about 26 in mostly highway driving. The V8 can be a lot more to insure. It depends on where you live and your age.
  7. Skymarshal

    CAI question

    They'll all perform about the same. It's mostly about appearance. To get just the performance without spending so much, get a generic CAI off of Ebay!
  8. Skymarshal

    Problem ..or not.Constant PCV valve rattle.

    The PCV valve should rattle. Checking it involves taking it off and shaking it to make sure the little shuttle inside isn't stuck. If the other one rattles when you shake it but is quieter, both are probably still good. PCV valves usually only fail when the inner shuttle gets stuck or gummed...
  9. Skymarshal

    Overheating.

    What kind of fan issues? If the engine temp was increasing rapidly every so often, and then returning to normal, you may have a blown head gasket. Is your coolant milky looking, or is there water (bubbles) in your oil?
  10. Skymarshal

    Maintenance- Save money

    Adjusting the clutch takes five seconds and is done from the drivers seat. Hopefully there aren't any shops out there that are charging for that! I've replaced the fuel filter myself, and that's an easy job. I haven't had the pump go out yet, but it doesn't seem to hard to do. You got a pump...
  11. Skymarshal

    gas mileage

    To find the mileage you are getting, divide the amount of miles you have driven on the tank by the fuel you put in to top it off (200 divided by 14 or whatever). It sounds like you're getting about 13 MPG right now, which is definitely abnormal. Short drives are going to hurt a lot since the...
  12. Skymarshal

    6 To 8 Conversion

    Agreed. Just buy the V8 to begin with. The only advantage to doing the swap is if you want to con the insurance company into lower rates, or if your V6 seized up and you're set on keeping the car. For about the same money as doing a Mustang V6 to V8 swap, I would build a Focus RS-8 (Ford...
  13. Skymarshal

    Replacing O2 Sensors

    The code was somewhere in that range, but I don't think my cats are bad. Unburned fuel in the exhaust can fool the computer into thinking that the cat isn't doing its job, triggering the code. 100 mi on the new sensors and so far the CEL hasn't come back on. When I reset the light before...
  14. Skymarshal

    Replacing O2 Sensors

    I just did mine. I had a CEL for low catalyst efficiency, which is one sign of O2 sensors going bad. As the sensors get older, they can't adjust quickly enough to changing engine RPM and allow a rich mixture. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including poor mileage and CEL codes concerning...
  15. Skymarshal

    low rpm engine vibration HELP...

    I guess replace the balancer and flywheel since that's about all it could be. A machine shop might be able to balance the flywheel if it needs it.
  16. Skymarshal

    Need a how to on headgasket change

    The Chiltons and Haynes manuals both cover the procedure. The local auto store should have one of them. I know Super Six Motorsports has the procedure- look under Power Pak Installation.
  17. Skymarshal

    low rpm engine vibration HELP...

    I've never heard of such a problem before. If the engine was changed and the vibration continued, it's obviously not in the engine (unless the computer is defective and is causing it). Are all the engine mounts secure/ not broken? Does it only happen in gear? The tranny might have a problem. Any...
  18. Skymarshal

    transmission issues

    It sounds like your tranny has a problem with the clutch bands between 1 and 2. Rebuilding the tranny would fix it for sure, but you might want to try adding a transmission additive to see if it smooths the shifts out. Dirty tranny fluid will also make any pending problems appear faster and...
  19. Skymarshal

    can anyone explain these ?

    The white smoke could be either steam from a blown head gasket or the car's burning oil. Check your coolant to see if it's still clear, and check your oil for coolant (little bubbles in the oil). If they're both OK then you can continue diagnosing the problem. When the check engine light...
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