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    Car still won't start, Theft light blinks a code with new PATS Transceiver

    Alright, long time coming, but finally got a new PATS transceiver for my non-start issue (engine cranks but never fires and the theft light blinks on off on off while in start position). The old part number for the transceiver was F8ZB-15607-AB and the new one I got is the same but -AC. Is...
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    Ford said bad PATS receiver but can't fix it???

    My 98 cobra has been having this intermitten starting problem the past few months. So I took it to Ford thinking it was the PATS system. They said the PATS receiver looks bad but since they discontinued the part, they can't do anything about it :mad: !!!!!! Can the dealer just disable it...
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    SN95 caliper bracket bolt thread size?

    Anyone know what the thread size is for the SN95 caliper mounting brackets (cobra) to the spindle?
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    Sun Visors the same for convertible & coupe?

    I have a 98 cobra convertible with no sun visors. I was wondering if they are the same between the convertibles and the coupes:shrug: ... Thanks
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    98 Cobra won't start

    Alright this is bugging me, I haven't been able to drive her for a month now :( She cranks just fine but never catches. I've checked the fuel pressure and it's fine, I can also hear the pump prime when I turn the ignition to on. So then I pulled a plug to check the spark, nothing...
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    Bad gear whine! With big PICS!!!

    Alright, I have a 98 cobra convertible with stock 3.27 gears, never replaced and I have a horrbile, loud, obnoxious whine. I'm talking deafening. It goes away with the clutch disengaged, and with the clutch engaged and off the gas pedal. So I took the diff cover off and snapped a few pics...
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    Rear koni coilover install... something is not right

    I have rear koni coilovers installed but the bottom washer keeps being turned inside out and basically shaves the rubber grommet into a thinner cylinder. I think there is something missing. It's setup up like this from the top down to the spring: nut washer grommet body frame aluminum...
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    Which konis are in Griggs GR40 Autocross kit

    I just bought a 98 Cobra that has the Griggs racing GR40 autocross kit installed (non sla). Problem is that I think the rear shocks with coilovers were installed wrong. The rubber grommet on the bottom has pushed its way through the hole and is elongated by about an inch. Instead of the shock...
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    Air charge temp sensor - red sealing stuff?

    I'm about to replace my air charge temp sensor on the lower manifold and I found that it was screwed in and sealed with some red stuff. Any idea on what that stuff is or what I should use on the new one?
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    Need new shocks and struts... Koni's or Bilsteins?

    I think my 14 year old shocks and struts are in need of replacement on my 90 LX. I definitely do not want adjustable shocks and was wondering which are better, a Koni set or a Bilstein set and why? I always heard Bilsteins were the best...
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    Replacing motor and tranny mounts with polyurathane... rougher ride?

    I'm looking at changing my motor and tranny mounts on my '90 lx 'vert to the energy suspension polyurathane mounts. I was wondering if this will make for a rougher ride and would it be a lot rougher?
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    Failed Emissions - Pressure Test

    MY 90 lx 5.0 failed the "Pressure Test." They crimp some hose in my engine compartment (to the charcoal canister I think) and then attach a big pump to my fuel filler pipe and pressurize it, not sure how high. They are saying there is a leak somewhere. I've installed a new fuel pump and...