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  1. paintballpyro1

    need help, po117

    got the code po117 coolant temp low input, this is on a 96 gt with an 04 swap. on the intake crossover, which sensor is which? i cant seem to find any info and which is correct, is it the coolant sensor on the left and the coolant switch on the right or is that backwards. i tried starting my car...
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    Expired mustang trans,speedcal, misc parts

    I have been swapping motors and transmission on my 96 and have some parts left over. All parts are off a 1996 mustang all items located in waterford,mi. I have 96 gt 4r70w auto trans and converter---does have a small leak and wasnt selecting gears correctly but i believe its due to a rotted...
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    Engine swapped motor, having starting issues(wmburns?)

    So i recently just swapped my 96 gt motor out for an 04 with 59k. While waiting for parts i came across a 5-speed conversion with everything minus computer for $600 which i thought was a deal. Swapped out ecu's for a manual one. Fast forward swap goes ahead and it bolted into the car, it runs...
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    Drivetrain New to t-45, what do i need?

    Just picked up a 5-speed conversion for $600 for my 96, everything looked good just need a few parts and some info. I know i need: throwout bearing pilot bearing(do i need?) shifter base and handle gasket Fluid(whats recommend/best?) Anything else? Also i do have the stock clutch cable but i...
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    4r70w questions

    In the process of swapping my motor and going to be changing trans fluid as well. I noticed since its been sitting its been hard to shift out of park into drive or vise versa(thinkin about the shift cable?) and has been not going into the right gears ie: I have to put it almost into neutral for...
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    harmonic balancer question(motor swap)

    I'm in the middle of a 96 to 04 marquis swap and was wondering about the harmonic bal/crankshaft pulley. My squestion is which do i use? Use the 96 or use the marquis? The marquis has alittle more weight but other then that they are same about of ribs and everything and belt lines up no...
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    Engine engine swap, need some info

    I know this has been beat to death but some info i cant find. I just recently bought a 04 marquis motor for $400 with 60k on it. I plan on swapping it into my 96 which i have begun but noticed a few difference that im not sure about. I noticed that the new motor has 2 sensors in the valley, 1...
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    Engine Another romeo or windsor

    I have a 96 gt(x vin) just trying to figure out what motor i have as i keep reading conflicting info. I counted valve cover holes(11) would mean romeo but i also have read that the windsor came in for 96+ mustangs and romeo stopped in 95? Also ive been looking around for a used motor and have...
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    motor swap questions

    I have a 96 gt and have just had to main problems with the motor so im looking at a used motor to toss in. Where can i find what kind of block i have (windsor or romeo)? I was looking at some newer motors out of crown vics as they arent beat on like mustang and there is a $700-800 difference...
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    misfiring? kinda stumped

    I have a 96 gt, just hasnt been running right. When i first start it up it idles alittle rough and then smooths out after about 15-20sec. I can hear a slight tick,tick in the exhaust and when i push the gs down the car just bogs down, gets no power and sounds like a massive exhaust leak almost...
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    Oil weight and car smoking

    One of the guys from my work told me as i was getting on it that my car was smoking kinda good but doesnt do it often. I have a 96 gt with 194k on it so i know the car has seen better days. My question is can/should i run a different weight to maybe help with the smoking? I currently run 5w30...
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    Slight misfire on start up?

    Ive noticed that my 96 gt has started getting a slight misfire on start up every so often. It runs a little rough for about 20-30secs then immediately smooths out and runs fine. It has newer plugs and wires, only thing i can think of being the problem is the coil packs? I know they probably...
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    2.5 SpinTech Prostreets

    SOLD!
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    mm flsfc question

    I just bought mm subframe connectors and was wondering if anyone had a decent picture of how they look under the car and exactly how the gassets go. Also when welding them how far up the connector do you weld(length of the frame under car or like 8in on the sides and top?)
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    trans and torque converter

    Well my trans has been leaking again around the check plug at the bottom of the trans(rubber grommet) Ive had my trans rebuilt 3 times now over 3-4years. Ive notcied that my car when i put my peddle down doesnt "get up and go" it takes a sec or 2(after revving up to 3-3.5k then feels like...
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    Window tinting(michigan) Rick Mongene WARNING!

    Thought i would let everyone know about rick mongene and the trouble we have had. He has been tinting windows for awhile and has been doing a couple people on maca. Well my sister, her bf, her bf's dad, my cousin, and I have all had our windows tinted by him. Well all started when my sister...
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    Car dies when put in park?

    Recently my 96 gt has started stalling when i put it in park. Ive noticed it does it for a little(maybe a week) then goes away but then comes back after a few months. Its not so much when the car is cold but when its warmed and i get home and park the second i drop it to park it shuts right off...
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    radiator replacement?

    Anyone know what the differences are with the 96 gt model radiator and the 97-04? My 96's bearings on the fan motor seized up and i need a replacement but all i find are the whole fan assembly which is $270 which i dont have. I found someone selling their 01 radiator with fan and everything. I...
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    trans cooler fittings?

    I just bought a hayden trans cooler(1403) and just needed to know what size fittings i need to work with the stock cooler and how many of each i need. Ive searched and seen 1/4 female coupling, 1/4 in with 3/8's barb, have heard 5/16 and 3/8. This is for my 96 gt btw.
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    96 gt problems

    Well i have been driving another car the past week. Ive started and drove my car once and tried again today and the battery was completely dead. So i jumped it and was on my way, started driving down the street and noticed my speedo wasnt working, theft light was flashing, o/d off light flashing...