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  1. meltmanbob

    Power steering pump replacement

    Hey guys I've spent the past day or so researching but just want to get some last minute opinions. Mine seized and I have a remanufactured one from Autozone; just need to get it up and running. Obviously I'd like to get rid of the whining noise but that's a secondary. I've had no luck finding...
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    Been A While Since I've Been Here But I Need Help, My Mustang Died!

    So last week Thursday I was driving to work and all of a sudden had a serious loss of HP. All gears accelerated like my 4th gear used to. Shortly after I replaced the distributor cap and rotor, oil change with filter and an exhaust gasket since I noticed after the power loss that there was more...
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    Air Vents Randomly Lose Output

    Hey guys it's been a while since I've been on here but I have this weird problem. I was using the ac on normal on the second lowest setting, then after a few hours into my drive the air output went down to the point where max ac on high blew no more air than normal ac on low. There was still...
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    Towing 90' Stick Shift - Need Quick Advice

    Hey guys it's been a long time since I've been on here! Anyway, I'm about to move from SoCal back out to Oklahoma and I need to tow my 90' stang with my 83' Dodge 250 extended van. Now I've done a little research and I realize there are "better" or safer methods than a tow bar but I want you...
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    Fuel pump won't turn on unless wired to battery

    Ok I had a HUGE brain fart while working on my car the other day and hooked the battery up backwards. I got distracted by someone talking to me and just wasn't paying attention not to mention I had been up for almost 2 days straight trying to get my car back together after replacing the...
  6. meltmanbob

    Springs

    I know this has been posted about and I have been reading all threads I can find but a lot of peoples opinions don't agree and some info is missing. So I would like to try and compile as much info in one thread as possible, any input is appreciated. From my reading it looks like there are 4...
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    radiator

    hey guys my radiator is shot so i'm wondering what i should replace it with. summit has stock replacements for $80 but i wanted to know if i should get a larger radiator or if there are any special considerations on radiator choice for a turbo set up. the turbo swap is still a long ways off...
  8. meltmanbob

    help asap - repairs

    hey guys i have a lot to ask and very very little time to get done as much as i can to my car. it's a 90 stang 4cyl hatch manual and it means a lot to me. i'll try to keep this short but bear with me. major repairs - replace clutch, fix or replace rear axle minor repairs - get new lock on...
  9. meltmanbob

    Clutch/Flywheel Repairs and possible upgrades

    i have a 1990 2.3 5sp hatch mustang my clutch is slipping pretty bad to the point that if i park on even a slight hill in first gear it will slip about half a wheel turn every 3 seconds. also when i shift if i don't stay off the gas for at least 3-5 seconds after i've let the clutch back out...
  10. meltmanbob

    Rear Axle Upgrades

    ok it's been a while but i'm trying to decide if it is worth it for me to do some repairs/upgrades to my mustang's rear axle. from what i read the 87-88 TC have the 8.8 rear with 4 lug and discs which would allow me to use my current stock wheels. i'm pretty sure that the 8.8 rears from...
  11. meltmanbob

    leaks, no brakes, frozen Ebrak HELP!!!

    ok so i got new tires all around on the car and this is what they showed me: differential leak at the driveshaft connection leak at the end of the rear axle near the brakes rear driver brakes worn completely down rear driver brake (emergency cable side) frozen how do i fix the E brake...
  12. meltmanbob

    check engine light

    well my car is running ok but not great. the check engine light comes on and only goes off under conditions where the throttle is applied to accelerate. if i'm idling or just on the gas enough to keep it cruising then the check engine light comes on. so i had my next door neighbor check it...
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    Is this mustang a lost cause? I need input!! ASAP

    here's the deal, i'm in tech school for the air force and a buddy of mine is watching my car for me out in california. unfortunately he lives next to a kid that i dont get along with very well and one night this a$$hole decided to slash my brand new driver tires and smash the driver window in...
  14. meltmanbob

    I'm outta here for now- gone to uncle Sam

    well i'm outta here guys, tuesday is basic training for me. my mustang is doing well, still needs a paint job and many other things but doesn't break down anymore. recently fiberglassed some CDT speakers in the door panels, really nice sound so far. anyway i don't know if i will keep the...
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