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  1. mwalters

    Front Sway Bar Size?

    Ok, I have a dumb question....how do you know the diameter of your front sway bar without measuring it? I would measure it, but my digital caliper batteries are dead (again). Seems like there are 4 different stock sizes: 31/32" 1-1/32" 1-1/16" 1-3/32" I would have thought that all GTs of the...
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    Temp Gauge

    Ok, I have another (hopefully not stupid) question: The temp gauge always stays on cold, the the engine is clearly running at normal temp, because a) I get heat from the heater, and b) it's not overheating. I replaced the coolant sensor hoping that would be a simple fix, but no luck. Any ideas...
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    H&R Springs coil-bound

    Hi all, fairly new to the forum, although I've been lurking awhile. Just got a 2000 GT - kind of a project car. I was replacing a broken wheel stud in the back and noticed that the rear springs are coil-bound at the top. I know this isn't right and was probably why it rode like crap. P.O...
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    Which service manual??

    I just got a new-to-me 2000 GT and it needs a bit of work. What's the best service manual out there? I know there are Haynes and Chilton that are reasonably priced, but there is also the Ford factory service manual, which costs about 3x as much. Is it worth it? Thanks in advance!
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    Just checking in - need advice also!

    Been lurking awhile now, while I've been doing research. I've owned 2 Fox body Mustangs in the past: a 1979 2.3 Turbo, and a 1982 GT 5.0. Now, my son is getting to the age where he is dying for me to get another Mustang to "work on", so he can have it when he turns 16. We really like the...