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  1. Gault

    Best way to bring back the shine

    I get most of my stuff at Pep Boys. The other product that I highly recomend is Vinylex by Lexol instead of Armorall or other interior products. It is the one retail protectant that detailers will recommend. The only place I can find it is at Pep Boys.
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    Best way to bring back the shine

    I am doing this today, except I am using the Meguiar's 3 step products. Looks to be about 6 hours total. Of course, it is slightly cool out so the stuff is taking forever to dry. I must say, the clay was amazing. I couldn't believe the crap it pulled off.
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    Diffrent spoiler?

    I was thinking the same thing. Looks like a fox wing. Not that it looks bad, but just seems out of place.
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    Underdrive pulley question

    Has anyone had overheating problems using an UD pulley?
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    Whats a good start?

    Assuming you want a later body style, a 94-95 coupe is a good place to start. Yes, you can get decent power. Of course, "decent" is a different description for everyone. IMO, 145 HP is "decent" and I thoroughly enjoy it. With a few hundred dollars you can add another 20% or so and be even...
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    Fuel System PROBLEM

    What does the smoke smell like? Sounds like a blown head gasket to me.
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    beware of the v6f-bodies.....haha

    I am of the opinion that the design change of the Mustang in '94 killed the Carmaro/Firebird line. Who would really pick one of those over a comparable Mustang? So far as them beating Mustangs, sure it could happen. From Gus Mahon (RIP) building a Chrysler minivan (...
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    Cobra...BMW

    If it was given to me and I had a choice, I'd take the BMW. Then I'd sell it, buy a cobra and pocket the difference....
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    Found the coolant leak I think.

    Bar's Leak is designed to be added to the coolant. It is not harmful to the engine. I would get the bottle type, not the powder. I would also rule out the water pump first.
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    Fuel economy

    190 miles yesterday, mostly freeway. Spent an hour in a traffic jam moving 5 miles. 190 miles, 7 gallons even, 27.14 mpg. The first thing I did when I bought this car was put a bottle of Techron through it, I assume it has helped. Another thing that may be helping is the new max life...
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    Found the coolant leak I think.

    Or run a bottle of bar's leak. Great stuff. I would guess it is likely the water pump. On a running engine, leaks in the front are funny as the moving air from fans and belts move the water so the leak appears to come from a different place. If it is the pump, the bar's leak won't help...
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    Fuel economy

    Yeah, there are many things that can impact it, but I never expected to see better than 24 mpg even on HWY driving, so 25 driving to town and around town makes me happy. I never saw better than 25 in my 2.3 turbo stang. I have to drive to Denver tomorrow, so I'll see how my highway mileage...
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    Engine Squeeking

    You should be able to stand in front of the car while it is "sqeeking" and tell if it is in the front of the engine or inside. My guess is it is in the belt path, belt or pulleys. Take some windex and spray the belt while it is squeeking. If it goes away, it is the belt. You can get some...
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    fogs

    1. I am not familiar with the lamps used on a '02 Stang, are they much different than the mid 90s? I know Sylvania makes a Silver Star bulb for fogs that go in the mid 90s fogs. They have no listing for the '02 fogs other than the standard bulb. 2. Any adjustments would be limited to...
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    to replace a fuel filter?

    While it is never a "bad" idea to replace a fuel filter on an older car, if you have been the original owner, I am not sure I would replace at 22k. Other factors may apply like you may have big power adders that would require more fuel than a stock setup, but I would guess a well cared for car...
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    Fuel economy

    Well, I have owned this car for about 2 weeks and 3 tanks of gas. I just filled today and got 25 MPG this tank. Normal driving, no highway driving and I still have yet to put in a K&N filter. Looks sweet, plenty of power to enjoy, good gas mileage, damn I like this car!
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    Best way to clean your vert top!!!

    I am glad they helped you out. I always feel like I may seen as a jerk suggesting to ask them and not provide an answer, but I have always been amazed at the tricks professional detailers have to clean things. I used to think paying a detailer to clean your car was a joke until I saw what...
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    Convertable Top Cleaning????

    I am not sure, but the best place to ask these kinds of questions is on the professional auto detailer forums on the web. They can generally give the advice you want for fixing these things or tell you if it is impossible.
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    differential noise

    My guess would be bearings. How to fix? Tear it apart and inspect, replace worn parts. Why now after adding fluid? Coincedence most likely, it was probably going out and now the fluid helps conduct the sound better or you are now listening for it.
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    help with price!

    I would run some reports for you to get an answer, but there are too many variables to get an accurate report. Is it auto or manual? What options? Where are you located? Is it a private party sale or from a dealer? You can try www.kbb.com or www.nadaguides.com for a rough answer. Take...