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  1. fredfifty

    Engine Low Oil Sensor Gasket Leak

    So, I have an ongoing leak from my sensor. Ive replaced the gasket before but it still leaks,,,,even after cleaning the surface prior to installing the new gasket. Would you all recommend rtv or some kind of sealant in addition to the gasket?
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    Wheels-Tires drilling out axles for arp ext studs

    so got some arp ext studs 2.5” going in my stock 4 lug axles. mm says to drill out axle flange with a 39/64” drill bit so arp one will fit. cant find a drill bit in that size. would a hole file work or a 5/8” drill bit work? thnx
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    wheel stud swap help

    hey so I want to add 1/2 inch wheel spacers to push my rear wheels out to be flush with the fender or close to it. I have 93 cobras and it is a stock 4 lug drum setup in the rear. I see lmr has 2.5 inch studs and cjpp has 3inch studs, both arp. does anyone know if the 2.5 inch studs are better...
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    Exhaust IRS Exhaust on a SRA Fox

    Has anybody did this on a fox? Ive heard slight mods to fit this but no details on it. Can anyone provide insight on this before i buy one on CL.
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    Exhaust white inside exhaust exit tip

    see pic. what does that white substance indicate?
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    Exhaust Inside of Catalytic Converters

    attached is the rearward pic of the cat, it looks like a block of foam, how does this happen? i need to get it out because its loose, do i just smash the crap out of it and blow it out the exhaust? is it hazardous? thanks
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    Exhaust Cali Smog /Rattling Cats

    my cali folks, will rattling cats (indicating the insides are breaking up) cause an automatic fail?
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    Electrical electrical issue?

    cars acting up. i dont know if its the alternator or an mf switch or ? car started up and i noticed the stock voltage meter was down to the white line just above the red. i turn headlights on and as soon as i turn the hazards on, car dies. i try to start her up again and nothing, no click...
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    Engine rear main leak

    when i changed my rear main seal, i forgot about the repair sleeve and now i have a slowww leak. would it be okay to change oil weight (which weight should i go, its a high mileage motor) and ive heard lucas oil leak stop fluid works well. would that be a good (temporary alternative) until i...
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    Exhaust Butt Joint Exhaust Clamps

    So i have a pypes violator catback with 3” tips on my 92 LX 5.0. I hate the 3” tips so i removed them and came across some tailpipes on CL with 2.5” flowmaster tips. In order to not hack up or weld onto my existing pypes axle hoop tailpipes, i cut the flowmaster tips off the tailpipes i...
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    Fox Coupe Rear Quarter Window Decals

    Does anyone here custom make decals specifically cut to fill in the rear quarter windows on a fox coupe?
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    Suspension Welding Opinion (Torque Box Plates)

    Are these torque box reinforcement plates okay to weld down? The area surrounding it and i was wondering how that upper torque box plate (that is not snug against the floorpan) would be welded down?
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    Suspension Front Coilover Install - Brake Line Too Close

    Can anyone tell me if i can bend (a little) the hard brake line that comes from the caliper? I installed coilovers, one issue im having is the brake line (rubber hose part) is too close to the coil...not touching it but im not comfortable with it sitting that close. Also, i read up on the brake...
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    Suspension MM Rear Coil Over Kit

    I have the COP-51 MM kit and the rear kit came with a steel thrust washer (washer that goes on the top of the piston rod, between the rubber isolator and the nut. That washer does not fit over the shock piston rod, the pass thru hole in the washer is too small. Kinda set me back on the...
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    Drivetrain Clutch Fork Rattle?

    Changed everything clutch related for the most part. Clutch cable seems to be adjusted properly, no slack. Rattle is at idle as far as i can tell. Any thoughts? View: https://youtu.be/jx7xWNHhPFU
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    Hood Bras on Foxbodies (Pics?)

    Does anyone have a hood bra on their fox that can share a pic? I want to get one but would like to see how it looks and how you like it. I cant seem to find a pic of one at all on the interwebz
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    Exhaust Flowmaster Tailpipes

    Does anyone know if the flowmaster tailpipes from LMR will slip fit into my pypes violator mufflers? (similar to the pypes tailpipes that came with it) i would rather not weld them on if possible. I also noticed the flowmaster tailpipes dont have the muffler hangers, only the tailpipe hangers...
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    Fox Magnaflow CARB X-Pipe

    Part #337338 Does anyone know (who has it) if their is a magnaflow brand stamp on that particular x-pipe? I found a very similar x-pipe for sale online in my area, however there is no brand stamp but the part number is on it (337338) as well as the CARB D-193-102, while, according to LMR is...
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    Engine 92 Failed Ca Smog (pic of report)

    Any feedback on this report? I didnt even know my timing was at 16...fack! That was my bad. Could that be the main cause of me failing the smog check? I already going to have the smog repair shop figure out the evap leak somewhere between the fuel tank and the charcoal canister.. Smog is...
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    Exhaust Tail Pipe Condensation

    Is it anything to worry about if only one tailpipe (driver side) is putting out water condensation? This is at cold starts. thanks.