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    Tool for compressing 2.3L valve springs??

    What tools are available for servicing the 2.3L 8V valvetrain without pulling the cam? I faintly recall a long lever-type spring compressor tool that allowed a person to replace valve stem seals real easy. Who sells those? Any other options? thnx for any ideas.
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    HELP! 2.3T suddenly blowing oil bad #3&4!

    Can anyone point me in the right direction?? I don't know much about 2.3T issues...... This '79 turbo motor with 40K original mi was consuming about 1qt/250mi for the last year with minimal blue smoke out the tailpipe. I figured the turbo seals or the valve seals were causing this, as...
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    1979 (Early Fox) Head Unit & Speakers!!!

    As an anal retentive engineer, I researched this for a couple weeks and found some great solutions that I'd like to share. FYI, my 1979 Mustang Hatchback came with radio delete option & I wanted to maintain stock-ish early vintage look: 1) I found a set of speakers that fit the doors...
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    Help! Trying to remove rocker panel trim...

    I am trying to remove aluminum rocker panel trimpieces from my '79 Mustang. Some early Fox came with this aluminum trim. Can anyone advise me how to pry this trim off without damaging it? The body sheetmetal has surface rust that needs fixed. Thanks for any ideas.
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    Does the '81 Ford Shop Manual include turbo?

    I am trying to verify whether the yellow factory "Ford Shop Powertrain Shop Manual" includes turbo motor service procedures. This engine was discontinued during that year & very few cars were produced.
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    Help! '79 Latch Striker rattles like Morse Code

    I just inherited a '79 Mustang "garage queen" Turbo from my mommy & I'm trying to fix it up....... I was hoping to find some experts here who found a way to correct this issue. My 1979 Mustang rear hatch sounds like morse code coming from a massive speaker fed by a 500W amp. In case folks...
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