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  1. coachpete

    ECM Bypassed

    I had my vehicle looked at for a stuttering problem I have been having and have posted in the last couple of weeks. When the tech looked at the vehicle he noticed that the ECM has been bypassed with a hose and had no idea why this was done. I did not bypass the ECM and have only owned the car...
  2. coachpete

    Rear End Leaking?

    Good Morning, I had my 86 gt inspected over the weekend and the garage told me that my rear end was leaking from the passenger side where the drive shaft enters the rear gear box. I have a picture of where I am talking about and you can view it at...
  3. coachpete

    Steering Rack and Tie Rod Replacement

    Good Morning All, I took my 86 gt to my local garage over the past weekend and they informed me that my steering rack was leaking and needed to be replaced and in addition I need a new right inner tie rod replacement. I have found a used steering rack and have ordered the tie rod but I would...
  4. coachpete

    Transmission removal and installation instructions

    Hey Guys, My t5 Trans has almost had it and I want to do the trans removal and re-installation myself to save some valuable money. Is there a step by step document out there for such an activity. The reason I believe I need a new trans is while driving the other day I was going down a...
  5. coachpete

    Transmission Problem?

    I have an 86 lx 5.0 with a T5. When I am on the highway and get of the highway via a ramp I try to downshift into 4th gear but I can not, instead I have to shift into 3rd and then it will go into 4th gear. Any ideas? Any help is greatly appreciated!
  6. coachpete

    Possible Fuel Laek

    Hello All, I drive home the other day and I park my 86 Mustang in the Garage. I went out later that night to the garage and smelled gasoline in the air. I looked under my car and I found nothing along the fuel lines or the engine. I came to the back of the car and I saw a small wet spot on...
  7. coachpete

    6 inch speaker in the door?

    I have a 86 lx that has not ever had door speakers and I was given a set of new 6 inch speakers and I was wondering if they will fit? Has anyone had luck putting in a 6 inch door speaker in the door? Thanks for any help!
  8. coachpete

    Shock and Strut Removal and Installation

    Good Morning, I am going to try to change out all of the springs as awell as the shocks and struts on my 86 GT this weekend. i was wondering if there are any tips, tricks, possible procedures or even pics of this type of repair? Any help is greatly appreciated, I am trying to get my game...
  9. coachpete

    Sunroof Fastener Borke Today

    Well I was rolling down the highway and I hit a bad pothole and I heard something over my head break. When i got home I tried to lower the sunroof and I found out that the fastner that is on top and outside the sunroof broke on one side. So I need to find a new fastner and I am looking for a...
  10. coachpete

    Door Mirror Removal Instruction Please

    I know you may think I an some sort of idiot but I need help removing the door mirror from my 86 gt so that I can replace my beltline weatherstrip aka "Dew Wipe". I have a Haynes manual but it does not give me the detail on the mirror removal from the door. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank...
  11. coachpete

    Spoiler Light Lense Question

    I have a 86 GT and the previous owner put a different spoiler on the car which looks like a younger Mustang spoiler but the lenses for the light is missing and I need help trying to find one to put on it. Can any of you help me and I have provided pictures for reference below.
  12. coachpete

    Quick Tire Size Recommendation

    I have a 86 Mustang GT and I am going to use this vehicle for a daily driver for a 60 mile round trip venture to work everyday. I am looking for a set of rims and tires for my car but my question is would the thinner front tires like a 15x4 put to much stress on the front suspension if I were...
  13. coachpete

    Headliner Install

    Anyone here live in the Michigan area? I am looking for a place to have my headliner redone (it's falling)?
  14. coachpete

    Original Speaker Sizes

    I have a 1986 GT and there was no radio equipment in the car when I purchased it last week. I am wondering what the original speaker sizes are for this model. I know there are two speakers under the dash pad and two in the trunk but I do not know what sizes the original equipment was. Any help...
  15. coachpete

    Taillight Compatability

    I have a 1986 Mustang GT and the rear light are cracked badly, I was wondering if the taillight housings from a 87-93 mustang lx would fit in place of my cracked ones? Thanks for any help.
  16. coachpete

    What size oval badge?

    I just purchased a 1986 Mustang GT and while the car has fresh paint the badges for the car are missing and I have already ordered the one for the trunk but I need to know what size the oval badge for the grill is. Anyone know?
  17. coachpete

    Beltline Weatherstrip Install?

    I am replacing the beltline weather strip on the doors of my 86 gt. This strip is on the outside of the glass for both doors but my haynes manual does not tell me how to do this so I am turning to all of you to see if there are some instructions laying around or if you can help me? Please let me...
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