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    Finally fixed the front end clunk!!!

    :nice: I have been plagued for two years by a clunk in the front end of my '95 Cobra whenever the suspension loads or unloads. I suspected tie rod/control arm/ball joint problems, since the car has over 100,000 miles on it. Took it to two different shops (one was local Ford dealer). and neither...
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    Dealer overfills on oil change

    Got my oil/filter changed recently at the local Ford dealer. As soon as I picked up my car, I noticed a strange vibration at 2,000 rpms. So, before taking it back to the dealer and screaming at him, I thought I would check her over myself first. Cut to the chase: The oil level was waaaay too...
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    Can't find cause of front end creak/pop

    I have a 1995 Cobra coupe, 105,000 miles, all stock suspension; it has a very annoying creak/pop in front end that I cannot locate. Happens when suspension loads or unloads, such as when I take off from red light, or when I touch the brakes. Also randomly happens when I hit a bump at SLOW speed...
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    RIP: Local '06 Mustang GT burns to the ground

    A 2006 Mustang GT caught fire and burned to ground here last week. It is suspected that the cause of fire was related to an "overcharging" alternator that was replaced earlier in the day by local dealer. Luckily, car was parked in a lot, and not in the owner's garage, else he would have likely...
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    How difficult to swap in a new shortblock?

    I have a tired 5.0 in my '95 Cobra (110,000 miles), but it has relatively new AFR 185 heads. I'm thinking of buying a new crate shortblock, built with forged internals, and using my existing AFR heads, long tubes, pullies, A/C, power steering, etc. How difficult will the swap be? I have...
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    Mat be getting a 331 longblock...will stck parts fit?

    May be getting a 331 longblock...will stck parts fit? If I wind up replacing my 140,000mile stock engine, I am thinking of a DSS 331 longblock. Which stock parts change over without problems? What else will I need to replace? * intake manifold? * Valve covers? * computer ? * injectors...
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    Short block, long block, or crate engine?

    I inheirited a '95 Cobra. Has well over 100,000 miles on stock block, and only 2,000 miles on AFR 185 heads. BBK long tubes, FMS E cam. Stock intake. Runs like crap...don't know why. I am thinking of just starting fresh by buying a forged shortblock, and using the AFR heads, long tubes, and...
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