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  1. JOHNP

    Heater core gone bad ...??

    Recently I can really smell anitfreeze when my heater is on. I figure it is the heater core that needs to be replaced. I have been told that this is a long repair. I have pretty good mechanical knowledge, but I never have done this. Is it something that is better left to a mechanic or should...
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    Qyestion onsteeringrackand vibration

    Question on steering rack and vibration I have a bad vibration between50-65mph and wanted to know if anyone has information on tightening or adjusting my steering rack. I have already checked tire pressure, wheel balance, no warped rotors, etc. I jacked up my car and turned the wheel back and...
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    new fuel filter = no detonation

    Finally changed my fuel filter today after having the car for 2 years ( I know, should have done this a long time ago ). I am happy to find that I get no detonation noise at WOT anymore. :nice:
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    Steering wheel shaking...

    Could worn out ball joints cause my steering wheel to shake? I have aligned and balanced my wheels, but still get a shake in the wheel between 55-65 mph. I have checked tire pressure, and went back to get my tires roadforce balanced at discount tire.... still shakes sometimes. I was wondering...
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    Need instructions for ball-joint replacement

    I have ordered the steeda x-2 ball joints to replace mine. Mainly because of the age of my suspension and the clunking noise I have in the front. I have been searching, and have not found any instructions on how to do this. I have a basic idea of what to do, but I just want to be sure I don't...
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    Chin spoiler pics / on my 96GT

    Here is the Mach1 chin spoiler from CDC ( thanks to chrisXoxide and Stangtrooper97 ) on my 96 GT. The fit is great and it looks pretty good!!
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    Mach 1 chin spoiler on a 96-98??

    Can you make a Mach 1 chin spoiler fit a 96-98? I thought that maybe if it was flexible that you could fit it onto that body style. Anyone seen or tried this yet??
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    Ticking and spark plug question

    96 GT 4.6L I recently changed my plugs, just noticed today a slight ticking in the engine. Could this be because of the plugs? I know they are supposed to be torqued to certain specs, but I have no torque wrench. I just tightened them down firmly, but not too tight. What do you think? The...
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    Flashing Check Engine Light??

    My check engine light came on today. Pulled the code and was mis-firing on cylinder 6. Pulled the plug and it was totally fried ( I had cheap'o Bosch plugs in for 2 months ). Changed my plugs with Motorcraft and re-connected the battery. When I started the car the CEL was flashing. Turned...
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    Changing coolant on a 96GT

    nevermind .
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    X pipe question? Off-road or catted?

    I am thinking about purchasing an X pipe for my stang. What I want to know is, should I spend more and by a pipe with cats on it already ... or is it just as effective to buy an off-road pipe for cheaper and then weld cats on to it?. The reason I ask is because I have an oppotunity to buy a...
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    2000 cooling fan in 96?

    Can a radiator fan and motor from a 2000GT bolt directly into the factory holes in my 96GT? Also, is the wiring harness the same or is the plug that plugs into the fan motor different than my 96? Thanks
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    What mod next for my GT?

    I have recently finished in the looks department for now, and was wanting some suggestions for performance mods for my 96GT. I know head swap is the major power helper, but I am not wanting to spend that much at this time. I currently only have 2 chanber flowmasters and K&N filter. I think...
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    Need help with front end clunking sound

    Hey everyone, I have a noise comming from the front right side of my car when I am at low speeds and go ever a sharp bump. It sounds like a clunking noise but muffled. The noise was there prior to installing B springs and tokicos. The first few days after my spring installation it was not...
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    Help with my Punch 15"

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for waht type of box for a 15 inch punch sub? I currently have it in a ported box in my 96GT, but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a better box that will still fit under my Mach460 rear deck. Any suggestions or pictures of...
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    I need your help with an error code p1443

    My check engine light came on, pulled the code p1443 which = P1443 Evaporative Emission Control System/Vacuum System/Purge Control Solenoid or Purge Control Valve fault. Anyone know how to fix this????? Any help is appreciated ... thanks guys.
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