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    Popping Sound in the Suspension

    Dear Mustang Enthusiasts, I have a 1997 Cobra with over a 150k miles on it. She runs great!! I recently had all shocks and struts replaced. Now, the car is making a popping sound from the underneath as if it is coming from the wheels. When I let out the clutch, I hear the sound and on...
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    Suspension Popping Sound

    Dear Cobra Enthusiasts, I have a 1997 Cobra with over a 150k miles on it. She runs great!! I recently had all shocks and struts replaced. Now, the car is making a popping sound from the underneath as if it is coming from the wheels. When I let out the clutch, I hear the sound and on...
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    Road Noise: Tire Selection

    Dear Colleagues, I'm curious about relieving some of my 97 Cobra's road noise. Do tires make a difference? I've been using the Discount tire brand for quite a while now. Thanks, Alan
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    1997 Cobra and Recommended Fluid Change

    Dear Mustang Enthusiasts, I have a beloved 97 Cobra with around 130k miles. She runs great!! Lately, I've just been changing the oil, keeping up with the tires, and an injector flush...she's just purring along like the great piece of Americana she is. Anyway, I'm thinking about undertaking...
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    Water Leak in Trunk

    Dear Fellow Mustang Enthusiasts, My 1997 Cobra leaks water in the trunk. The water leaks into the compartment that holds the spare and accumulates in the basin. The weather stripping appears to be in good condition. Any suggestions? Maybe it is coming through the brake light lenses and...
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    Intermittent Stalling

    Dear Mustang Enthusiasts, My 97 Cobra with around 110,000 miles runs great! EXCEPT...every now and then, when I am exiting an interstate or some other run at speed, say 5th gear, the engine stalls as I decelerate. I just turn the key, and the big V8 roars back to life...What does this sound...
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    1997 106,000 miles-Potential IMRC Failure/Ports and Heads

    I have a '97 Cobra with a 4.6 unmodified (106,000 miles). The check engine light has been on for months; the car is still running great! the Ford dealer diagnosed - IMRC failure and "ports". Their quote was exhorbitant. Another mechanic found "coolant coming from the exhaust" - either manifold...