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  1. Taino

    Fox HI

    Its been a hwile, 5 yrs or so. Been busy with family, work n keeping busy. Had engine rebuilt, Just hit 370.000 same block n tranny, Upgraded all suspension n Bushings. Prepping for paint, Looking to get her done by middle next yr. Little by little, Hope all out there having fun taking car of...
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    Engine Its been a hwile

    Havent been on here for almost 5 yrs, Lots of fun upgrades. Engine rebuilt, Just hit 370.000. ALL new suspension, Bushings, Rims n prepping for paint maybe next yr. Plan on Keeping her forever, Added a 2 wheel toy
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    Check You Pcv Valve

    Just changed the PCV valve on my 90 Fox, All caked up. Recommend everyone do this, A mother to get to but a must do job.
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    Its The Little Things That Matter ......

    Let me explain, water pump went out after 13 yrs of great service (got my monies worth). Some time ago I replaced my motor mounts cause they were just down to nothin. So I get the water pump replaced n notice my factory fan is all scuffed and has some cracks. I go ahead n change it. After all...
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    Tension Pully Issue ????

    So I removed the bottom smog pull yrs ago. I replaced it with the replacement pully most get when doing this. while driving to work one day the pully failed n came off. I bought a shorter belt by passing the smog pully, This has caused my tensioner pully to start squeeling under acceleration, I...
  6. Taino

    300.000 Mile Marker

    YUP, My 90 Mustang hit 300.000 on the odometer yesterday :) still running strong !
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    A/c Issues

    1990 Mustang GT. A/C unit kicks in just fine when its not too hot outside But when its sweltering hot outside it wont kick over ????? Anyone run into this. Feeaons been checked n full, part atop condensor been replaced with new. All I can think of is the relay part thats on the passenger side...
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    Cleaning Radiator

    Was adjusting head lights n noticed some leaves n grass in front of radiator ? figured Id clean it so released the holding brackets n when i moved it back to get a better view noticed it was covered in leaves accumulated for yrs. Hosed it down really good n all came off easy, took car for spin n...
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    Light switch issues ???? Help!

    I replaced my light switch module located on left side of dash cluster with a new one. Previous one had fried, high beam wouldnt work and light would cut out at the worst times and it was just a mess. Replaced pig tail and installed new Module. I test out the lights, reg, high, fog lights. light...
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    Strange squeak?

    Got me a 1990 GT convertible. 294.783 miles on it. So, been hearing a strange squeaking sound coming from somewheres in the car as I'm driving ????? I do some research (shake everything) and it turns out the nuts bolting down the front seats came slightly loose ??? Weird?? I had upgraded the...
  11. Taino

    Rpm Stay Stuck?

    I got a 90 5.0 .... So Im cruising down the turnpike doing about 75-80mph, I let off the gas and the RPM are staying over 2600 rpms.?... I pull over turn off the car start it up and all is well. After about 5 minutes doing about 80 MPH again I let off the gas and the RPMs are still going. I pull...
  12. Taino

    Clutch Adjustment

    Noticed my clutch just didn't seem right so I looked into it. I have a manual adjusting one with an ajustment nut and another that locks it in. Seems the second locking one is missing so the remaining nut was free to loosen up. Easy fix but finding the proper size replacement nut was a bitch. My...
  13. Taino

    What Are The Tell Tale Signs Of....

    What are the tell tale signs(Hints) the computer is going bad? Got a strange hickup on my 90 GT, occasional Bogg, checked all hoses, all electronics, still have to check FPR. Anyways any info would be appreciated
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    160 Thermostat Vs 180?

    Florida heat worrying me, I have a 180 in there right now. Stays true till I'm stuck in traffic and the temp goes to the half way mark, maybe a little more with A\C on. I have a good 2 core radiator and noticed my OEM fan has cracks (Will replace soon) .....anyways, with the Fl heat the last...
  15. Taino

    Car Starts To Crank " When Its Off!"

    Ok so I start the car and it started but with a weird grinding noise, Car idled fine, put the car in gear and all went well till I got home. So I get in my garage and turn the car off, Then it seems like the starter is still cranking really bad (Mind you, the car is off) started smoking and...
  16. Taino

    Coolant reservoir cap wires

    So, I replaced the battery with a upgraded bigger one. Fills in the battery tray completely vs the old one, this in turn didn't leave much space for the wires for the reservoir cap to fit and I think exposed it to some heat from the radiator cap making the low coolant light come when in fact the...
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    Just for kicks

    Gave it "The wash" :)
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    High octane fuel

    So far I've always used 93 Octane, possible to use 89 octane? gas prices killing me !
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    Gear Shifter Vibration !

    Yeah, it's been going on a few month now mostly in 3rd gear and when I'm giving a good run (O-60 and so forth). I'm told it's a sequencer or something like that. Any advise?