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Hi, just got under my 2002 3.8l mustang for a routine oil changed and noticed something strange. A part (that I believe to be the harmonic balancer) is completely loose and moves almost freely back and forth on the crank pulley. I can push it back into position and it feels semi snug but I'm...

So I'm getting a P1450 and P0453. I've dropped the fuel tank and checked all the lines, none seem to be kinked or damaged. However, this boot that is part of the fuel filler neck is ripped open. I doubt this has anything to do with it, but I'm at a dead end.

I'm looking for emissions advice. (2002 3.8l V6 Mustang, STOCK) I was pulling a P1151 AND P1152 so I replaced the O2 sensor accordingly and this fixed the problem I'm assuming since I'm not pulling these codes after driving 150 miles. The day I replaced the O2 sensor I drove about 55 miles...

The codes I currently have are P1151 and P1152 which indicates RICH AND LEAN from the upstream drivers side sensor. I bought and replaced the O2 sensor and while doing so I found that the drivers side catalytic is broken. I dropped the midpipe and shook it out and a few clumps and a lot of...

Hello StangNet, I'm posting this thread because I've gotten great advice from some of the mustang experts/enthusiasts on this site before and it's a great community comprised of many knowledgeable contributors. I'm working with a 3.8L 02' stang, and I just pulled a P1151. I've been driving...

Vehicle: 2002 Base 3.8L Mustang Preface: Head gasket broke a few months ago and I guess water got into the first Cat Converter on the drivers side. It was fine for a month or so then somehow it cracked and it rattles when I drive and it popped up a code for it as well. I'm just trying to...

Hey folks, I was driving my 02' 3.8l (stock) the other day and felt like a gasket broke. The driver side header was shooting out coolant in the very front. Figured it was either blown head gasket or intake gasket as well as a bad exhaust manifold gasket. Tore the engine apart, replaced Head...

Hey wondering if anyone would be able to help me... I've been searching Google and various mustang forums for a good instructional write-up for manifold removal and IMRC cleaning? The only one I found was for 96-98 cobras. Will this guide come in handy if I'm working on a 3.8l 2002? or just...

Hey guys, I'm having quite a bit of trouble on deciding what I should do. Basically I need to pass emissions but I'm afraid I'll fail and blow another 30$. I'm getting a P1518 (IMRC stuck open) code and I'm not really sure how to go about fixing it since I have no idea whether it's the IMRC...

I've seen a number of posts where people say they got screwed over with an OEM aftermarket clutch not fitting. Any 3.8L owners that have installed this clutch successfully? any input would help. And this is the clutch kit I was looking to order...

Still have a stock clutch with 90k miles. Definitely time for it to go. My throwout bearing is making a knocking noise (at least I think that's what it is). Can anyone recommend to me a reliable website where I can order a cheap everyday driver clutch kit? I'm looking to spend less that 200 if...