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  1. hotdog71

    2004 Mustang GT looking 4 1st upgrades

    So help me out here, I thought the vert already had sub-frame connectors? Do Gears and shifter first, then tune, exhaust, blower if your mad for it :-)
  2. hotdog71

    Problem w/convertable top

    Hi, Do you have any leaks? I had a hydraulic ram seal go on mine and lost loads of fluid and it sounded like crap. So I replaced the ram and topped up the fluid and it's been good since apart from the leaking water in the back :rolleyes:
  3. hotdog71

    Steering rack question

    Thanks guys :nice: I will go and order some new ones from Ford. Br Fred
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    Steering rack question

    Thanks for the feedback guys :nice: What tubes are you referring too? Thanks Fred
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    Steering rack question

    That's exactly when it happens! but I found it doesn't happen when the car is jacked up:shrug: If there was a TSB I am probably SOL since my car is 7ys old now, unless I pay for it.
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    Steering rack question

    Hi All, I was trying to figure out where my squeak/creaking is coming from when I turn the wheel and it not the ball joints or tie rod ends. I notice when I touch the steering rack rods and have someone turn the wheel the squeak/creak is coming for the rack it seems inside the rubber boots...
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    Rear End leaking... oh fun!

    Welcome to the 4,10 gang :nice: One note be careful in the wet til you get used to 'em. :rolleyes:
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    Front brakes completed

    What size are the rotors they look like 12'? I went with the same calipers but in red :-) but with the Brembo 13' and I swear it looks different to your,, like trinity is commenting about. I am sure that kit needs 13 inch rotors to fill the caliper. Yes you need to bleed the master...
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    Intake on a 2000/ Will it crack too?

    With mine I was loosing coolant, I guess it was more of a drip onto the block so it took a while to figure out where it was going. Didn't notice any other sings :rolleyes:
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    Got a few questions plz HELP

    Hi, Sorry to hear about your problems! You might want think about breaking down your issues into points like 1,2,3 ect that way it will be easier for the 'Guru's' in here to give you the best advise, just a thought :nice: Does your AC work on defrost and not on AC, or doesn't work at...
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    Intake on a 2000/ Will it crack too?

    Yep, it was at the back :notnice: It took a while to figure out what was going on since I was loosing fluid but not excessively though, and there was no visible leak until the car was at the shop having a starting issue looked at and they found the leak also it was pooling at the back or...
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    Intake on a 2000/ Will it crack too?

    Mine cracked on my 03 this year too I had around 80k when it went... got it replaced with OEM part.
  13. hotdog71

    Rear end Rebuilt --> What a mess!

    WTF is with the Yukon axle, should be using Ford parts! what was up with the axle was it messed or something? Gear whine is due to bad installation job period! There is no break in period for gear whine!! they must have used the wrong number of shim spacers or screwed up the crush sleeve...
  14. hotdog71

    anyone run penzoil platinum

    I have been running PP for a couple yrs now and can't say I have seen anything to make me change away from it for now :nice:
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    Clutch cable snapped today!

    When I swapped it out a few yrs back I used the Steeda cable but since it has snapped I will by putting the stock one back in :nice:
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    Clutch cable snapped today!

    Thanks for all the feedback :nice: The problem was very irritating prior to the cable snapping. It started a while back when I noticed the clutch was getting heavier then normal then about 8-12 months back it started to make scraping sounds while operating the clutch but was faint. Then it...
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    Clutch cable snapped today!

    Hi, I was having problems with the clutch before the cable snapped it was getting really heavy and making some nasty noises when operation the clutch. Due to the way things happened my car went to Ford so I would hope they are honest and ethical in the business practices! As for the MAF I...
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    Clutch cable snapped today!

    I was driving somewhere yesterday afternoon and my f***ing cable stretched and snapped! :( I took the car to a shop since I don't have time to fix it myself and apparently my clutch was failing and it caused the cable to break. They told my the clutch springs, housing, TOB, ect was rusted and...
  19. hotdog71

    Simple Alternator Replacement Turned Bad

    Hi, It should be around 14V when car is running and charging and of course is around 12.5v give or take a couple hundred mV when car is not running. When starting it will drop to around 11.5V then jump up to 14V charging. I had a bad bat a while back and it was dropping to 10.5V but...
  20. hotdog71

    Convertible leaking problems...ARG.

    Hi, I just make sure when i wash the car to open the doors and clean all the seals and windows with a damp shami and it seems to work. But it could be your window needs adjusting based on other comments by Kilgore T. Good luck and please share with us when you resolve the leaks. :nice: