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    Belt tensioner spring apparently broke.....

    .....and now I've got to replace it on my 2000 3.8L 'Stang....I've searched EVERWHERE, and have found a liteny of info that doesn't seem to coincide as far as accuracy....so some questions for you pros.... What I think I know, is that the center tensioner assembly bolt is a T-50 torx, is that...
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    Question about rotor heat 2000 3.8

    Is it normal, after about a 10 miles ride, with limited use of the brakes, to have all 4 rotors heated so as they are very uncomfortable to touch, with ambient air temp at 82 degrees? I had the driver side front caliper hanging and replaced it yesterday, then yesterday after the ride, the new...
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    PO172 code?

    A coincidence?.....I dunno, some feedback, please.... The '00 was running fine, low fuel light on a day before payday, so I sez."ah what the heck" and drive over to the Mobil station and drop 30 bucks of gas on the credit card...I figure I have gas and the Mobil fuel will help clean the system...
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    I have a throttle body question

    I recently put a BBK 70mm TB on my 2000 3.8. It did seem to add some punch to the acceleration, and the car runs great as always, except now, when I go hard thru the gears and then stop at a light, clutch in, the RPM's stay between 1800 and 2300 rpm, then gradually come down to 800, my idea of a...
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    Installing larger MAF sensor/ HELP?

    Hello all, this is Bill, Does anyone know how I can install, say, a C&L 70mm MAF sensor in my 2000 3.8L using the stock air box? Am trying to keep the engine components "looking" stock, but would like to give the pony a little more kick. Thanks...Bill