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  1. dkins419

    Clutch

    I have my clutch out and is there anyway to tell what condition the clutch is in by looking at it? I replaced it about 8,000-10,000 miles ago and it looks fine to me, but i want to make sure.
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    water pump hole leak

    Just put in a new radiator (the summit one) and I thought i did not push the hose on far enough to the water pump. Well i looked under there and coolant is slowly dripping from the hole at the bottom of the water pump. Do i need a new water pump or a gasket?
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    SPEEDO/GEAR QUESTION

    I have a 88 GT. It has the 85 speedometer and i swapped out a T-5 from a 90 GT. Now I know the 90 GT has the 140 speedo. My speedometer is off a little bit . Is it because I swapped the trans from a 90 which uses the 140 speedo? I will be getting a 140 speedometer and i am just wondering if i...
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    mustang radiator

    I need a radiator for my mustang. I don't have the money for a brand new radiator. What radiators can i use from other cars? I know that automatics have the trans lines going into the radiator. Would i be able to use those if i block off the two holes? DO the 4 bangers use the same radiator as...
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    squeeking noise by clutch

    Alright guys, there is this squeeking noise by the clutch every once in a while. It mostly happens in third gear ( thats when its the loudest). It doesnt happen at idle or when the clutch is pushed in. Im thinking its the bearing retainer ( not sure if its called that but its the piece that goes...
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    painting my car

    well i thought about painting my car with spray paint... the paint is ok on it but i have some dings, i also need a new hatch, spoiler, rear bumper and both front fenders. I looked around at pics of people who painted there car with spray paint and some of them looked pretty good and decent for...
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    Thinking about sellling stang..........

    well im thinking about selling my stang and getting another 1. I have a 88 5.0 mustang GT, black, 86,000 miles, i drove it for my daily driver for about 6 months now. Power steering pump squeels prob needs a new one. The back end was hit so it needs a left tailight w the housing. Paint is pretty...
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    Paintjob questions

    alright this summer im looking to get my stang repainted. Recently i was hit and the person ran. I ended up doing a 360 and hitting a pole and i was suprised because i really dont have a lot of damage done. Im going to be getting a saleen or cobra wing, front left fender, small cowl hood ( or...
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    power steering pump

    My power steering pump squeeks like a mother****er. Is this a sign that its going bad? Steering feels the same not any harder or easier. I checked the fluid and its filled.
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    Clutch break in /questions

    Alright so for the first 500 miles your not suppose to floor it or anything liek that right? what about shifting through the gears but nothing high rpms? I got a firewall adjuster and my clutch is adjusted to disengage when the pedal is a little below half way. What is the proper...
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    Did i put the starter in wrong?

    Alright guys, I put in a new clutch and now when i turn the key, it makes that sound like the starter is just spinning. Did i not push it all the way in? I put the starter in then just bolted it right up. any suggestions?
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    Body Work Questions

    I have a few questions on dents and rust. On the hatch lip of my car there is some rust. If i sand that down til all the rust is gone and bondo it, will it be good? Also i have a few small bubbles, if i sand them down and bondo them to will they also be good? I have a few dents and i will first...
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    Quick Help Please Stripped Bolts

    Alright well some mother****er was to cheap to replace 2 ****in bolts and im trying to change my clutch. The starter bolts are both stripped on. i already tried pb blaster, wd 40, propane torch, and locking pliers. What else can i do? I also beat the **** out of it with a hammer. im so pissed...
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    First Clutch Install

    Alright guys im going to be doing my first clutch install. I know this has been posted many times and i posted something like this before, but the search doesn't load for me? :shrug: Any tips or things I should know? I have a pilot bearing, rear seal has been done about 2 months ago by a...
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    Whats wrong?

    Alright guys, it seems that after i fix something something else breaks :mad: I was driving about 25mph when it popped out of gear and then i put it back in gear and it popped out again. After that i could not put it in any gear unless the car was shutoff. I tried adjusting my clutch the...
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    bellhousing cracked :(

    How the **** can this happen? I had the cover off of the clutch fork and i was thinking oh a rock must of flew in there because there was a small rattling sound. So i go down to take a look and its cracked. It drives and everything, but makes that noise like a rocks stuck in there. I just put a...
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    Radiator leak

    Today i parked in front of my house then see coolant on the ground 5 minutes later. I look and sure enough it was from my radiator. Can i use jb weld on it if its not bad? Right now im short on money and don't wanna buy a new radiator. Suggestions?
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    Cruise Control Delete

    My cruise control does not work and i think im just gonna take it out. What do i do with the vacuum lines?
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    Horn stopped working

    The other day when i went to beep my horn it all of a sudden did not work. I checked the fuse and it was good. When i push the horn it makes like a clicking noise, but no sound. What is wrong? What should i look at? :shrug:
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    Speedo Gear Question

    I have a 88 GT 5 spd and the trans took a fly. I put a t5 from a 90 GT and it seems that the speedo is off a little bit. Do I need to change to a different speedo gear? I used the speedo gear that was in the 88 t-5. Now i know that the t-5's were upgraded from 265 to 300 lbs of torque rating...
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