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You guessed it, my sad little Mustang won't run again. This time I'm sure it's the battery. It all started about 3 weeks ago, I got it running where it would hold a charge for days. Then I put in a new radio and it held a charge great for a couple days. I started it up one day and it took a bit...

Well, I finally got the ol' Mustang fixed. Turns out the fuel pump might have been the problem. It wore out, causing me to crank the car over so many times that it wore the battery down. Plus the worn out pump might have been causing the dead battery by causing a short. I don't know, I'm just...

Well, It took me three months (and well over $300), but I've finally found what's wrong with my '87 LX. It's a combination of a junk battery and the fuel pump. I went and got a new pump ($109) and tomorrow my dad and I are going to put it in. Then all it will need is an $80 battery and new...

Hi guys, As I was once again trying to find the mysterious battery drain on my '87 LX hatchback, I got to thinking. Is this really worth my time and money? I thought I would ask for you guys' opinions. My Mustang: 1987 LX Hatchback 2.3L w/ 85,000 miles (runs great, when you get it...

You guessed it.... If you're reading this, you are reading yet another post about my miserable $300 Mustang. Today: Got home from school, decided to take Mustang to auto parts store to do in-car alternator check. As always, you have to jumpstart it, because the battery will have died...

Hey, You guys will never guess what just happened today. My Mustang won't start again. I got it running last week, but the battery kept draining on me (again). I got the idea that maybe the alternator was the problem. Yesterday, I took the alternator off, and today I had it tested. It's fine...

I want to put window tint on my Mustang. I think tinted windows look really cool, but I don't want to get a ticket for having my windows too dark. Does anyone know what the darkest legal window tint is in Iowa? Thanks!

Hey, I got my Mustang running, but now I've discovered I have a battery drain. I have replaced the battery, ignition switch, TFI module, starter solenoid, and both + and - battery cables. I've tested the alternator and it is putting out 14.6 volts, which is more than enough. I have removed...

Thanks to all who looked and responded to my post. The suggestions worked! Yesterday I went out and found that there was a hose unhooked coming from the throttle body, I hooked it up, and it started! :nice:

Has anyone ever tried to put a 2.3 diesel engine out of an '80s Ranger in a Mustang? How about a Perkins or Cummins 4cyl.? I think diesels are awsome!

It appears that I may have affended some of you with my latest post. If I did, I am sorry. I read your advice, and tried to do what you suggested. I just wanted "another" opinion. I hope I upset anyone too much, and from now on when I need advice, I know who to call on. Thanks 2.3 forum guys!:nice:

I think I might have stumped the guys on the 2.3l forum, so I thought maybe you guys might have some ideas. I replaced the valve cover gasket on my '87 2.3 last Friday. After getting it all put back together, I checked to make sure all of the hoses, lines, wires, and linkages were hooked up...

I think I've gotten the guys on the 2.3l forum stumped so I'll see if you guys have any ideas. I replaced the valve cover gasket on my '87 2.3 last Friday. After getting it all put back together, I checked to make sure all of the hoses, lines, wires, and linkages were hooked up. It looked like...

Ok, here's the scoop, I replaced the valve cover gasket on my '87 2.3 last Friday. After getting it all put back together, I checked to make sure all of the hoses, lines, wires, and linkages were hooked up. It looked like all of them were, so I started it up. It ran a little rough, but I didn't...

Hey all, I changed the valve cover gasket on my ol' 2.3 today. After making sure all of the hoses, linkages, nuts, and bolts were all securely tightened, I continued to try to start my car. I was able to get it to start, but I noticed that it was running a little rough. I let it run for a...

Hey all, I found a 1987 Bronco II that I want to do a frame swap on my LX hatchback. Has anyone else tried this before? What all would need to be done to the Mustang? I think the overall length of the Bronco looks like it would work. However, I would like to know the approx...

Hey all, I found out the other day that the valve cover gasket is leaking on my 2.3 EFI. What all do I need to remove to get at the valve cover? It looks like part of the air intake has to come off, along with removing the throttle linkage.

Hi, I was just looking at other Mustangs simillar to mine on the web, and I was just wondering what you guys would apraise it at? I know it's hard to apraise something you've never seen, heard, or test driven, but I would just like a ballpark figure if you can do it. Here's what I have...

Hey all! I checked the alternator, and it's output is 14.6 volts. I heard from a member of another forum that when an alternator is working properly, its output should be at least 14.00 volts. So, it's not the aternator, what is it? I've already pulled out the fuses that I thought weren't...

Hey all, I finally got my '87 LX running! Now the bad news. It only runs if I jump-start it first. I've replaced the battery, solenoid, battery cables, and TFI module. I hooked it up to my Oldsmobile on Thursday,let it sit a while, and it started right up! I drove it around town for around 30-45...