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    2 questions

    1. When is the best time to check oil level? Before or after running the engine? 2. My car pulls to the right slightly. I changed my tires about two months ago and that did not fix the problem. I had the 2002 GT aligned right after my tire change. Please see attach file for Alignment...
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    A/C Malfunction?

    My AC is not working. The fan is on, but the air is not cold. I have changed it into different settings and the air does not cool at all. The heater works fine. I had my freons recharged just before november and it worked without any problems until today. Where is the AC belt...
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    Rims and Wheels?

    I am planning to get the following: 1. Four Anthracite FR500 Wheel 94-04 (18x9) = $579.96 2. Four Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II Tire (275/35-18) = $656.96 The pricing above is before applying American Muscle's forum member discount. I am still waiting for AMNick to respond to me...
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    American Muscle Code?

    I am trying to get tires and rims from American Muscle. ANyone know their discount codes? If you do, please pm me or reply to this post. Thanks a bunch.
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    popping noise?

    Sometimes I hear a poping noise when I start my 02GT. Here are the conditions (not always reproducible and pretty much occurs at random): Cold Start/Warm Start: 1. Turn ignition. 2. Warming for the first 3-5 minutes. 3. A mild audible pop coming from either underneath the car or in...
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    Exhaust?

    When I got my 02 GT, it already had the Magnaflow Exhaust system. Now, I am contemplating on removing it. I prefer a quiet ride and the loud booming ride just don't do it for me anymore. Anyone have any suggestions as to what to do to the exhaust system so that it ride whisper quiet...
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    Is it true?

    I don't know who said it or which message board I read it on, but for those who have fears of blowing spark plugs (people like me), is it true that we can actually replace the heads with the ones from 2004+ GT model to fix this problem? The individual whom I cant recall, said the 2004+ GT...
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    02 GT at full Throttle issue?

    I noticed that while in gear 4 and gear 5 and with the accelerator fully pressed down there is a slight,faint sound that resembled marble in a can. When this occured my gt continues to accelerate. Is this normal in all 02 GT's? If this is not normal, what can be causing this and how...
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    02 GT at full Throttle issue?

    I noticed that while in gear 4 and gear 5 and with the accelerator fully pressed down there is a slight,faint sound that resembled marble in a can. When this occured my gt continues to accelerate. Is this normal in all 02 GT's? If this is not normal, what can be causing this and how...
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    Have you guys hear this before?

    Earlier in the week i was looking for a rattle coming from the trunk and quarter panel area and i noticed that when i sit in the rear seat (driver side) there is a squeak of some sort coming from underneath the car (driver side right below where the seat is). I am assuming this is the result...
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    Urgent: Am I missing a screw or some kind of cover?

    I was doing a routine self check of my 02 GT and I noticed something looked odd in the engine department. Please see picture (I have it circled). What is this part and what does it do? When I look from the top, down I can see oil of some sort. Am I missing something here or is that...
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    Engine Idle and RPM a problem?

    I have several questions about rpm and engine idling. 1. When my GT is idling at neutral, it revs at around 600rpm and this is constant. When my AC is on while idling, it revs between 600-900rpm and this do not remain constant. Over the course one to two minutes it will switch...
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    fog lights

    I just noticed that one of my fog lights is dimmer. I tried changing both of the bulbs and the dimmer side still appears dimmer. Also, one of the fog lights is pointed straight forward and the other one is pointed about an inch lower. Are the fog stock fog lights adjustable?
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    Mechanic in Los Angeles

    Anyone know of any dependable mechanic in the Los Angeles area that can properly install heads on a 2002 Mustang GT? -Good attention to detail. -Quality work. -Not expensive.
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    1999-2004 Mustang Blown Spark Plugs?

    How many of you Mustang Owners (1999-2004) have blown your spark plugs out of the stock heads?
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    Benefits?

    I was wondering if there are any benefits in just upgrading the 4.6 V8 stock heads to the trick flow V2 when available? I dont plan on upgrading the cams due to the harsher smog check law. If there are benefits, what are the benefits in just switching the heads? What can i see as a horse...
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    Raining Hard and Traction control?

    Is it better to drive with traction control on or off in rain?
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    How long can it run?

    How long can a 2002 GT run with proper care and maintenance? I am asking this because personally, I don't think Ford quality is as bad as people out there make it to be. Ok, so it has some minor annoying issues, but other than that mine seem to run pretty well. I have 29,000 miles on my...
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    Why and is it normal?

    I recently purchased and installed the bilsteins HD shocks and struts and I noticed that my left rear side is sitting 1.5-2inches lower than my right rear side. (Bilstein shocks and struts were purchased from AMerican Muscle). I had two mechanics (from two auto service shops) check the...