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  1. dmsead

    serpentine belt

    What they said. Just make sure you know how the belt goes back on before you take the old one off. There should be a diagram on a sticker somewhere under the hood. If not, you might want to make a little drawing to be sure.
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    brake question-RUBBING CALIPER

    If the caliper piston is siezed, causing the brake to drag, then it will need to be replaced.
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    How much Oil do you put in your 4.6?

    My '02 reads full with 5 qts. I found this out when I put 6qts in when I did the first oil change.
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    Official Tremec 3650 Issues Thread

    I just noticed yesterday that mine was leaking a little from the tailshaft (22K miles.) Also my rear pinion seal is leaking again.
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    Wheels / Tires

    the 245/50 would be closer as far as diameter, so your speedo would still be accurate. But the 255/50 would also fit the rim.
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    17x9 FR500/BBS Wheels??

    Tirerack.com has the BBS RX in a 17x9 for $348. They also have the 10th Anniversary Cobras for $180.
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    Lost Lug Nut Key

    $90.00 apiece? I'd do it for free if you were in the area. I've got a set of MAC twist sockets that would take them off easily. The locks themselves would be scratched up, but it shouldn't hurt the wheels. I think you might be able to get something similar from Sears for a lot cheaper, though.
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    Warped rotors or something else?

    Here's an interesting link about brakes:stoptech.com
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    Bullitt GOTTA be a typo

    If the window sticker can be believed, it's a Genuine '01 Bullitt.
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    Picked up a 99 GT 5spd. Have few questions.

    the fill plug for the differential is on the upper left front of the pig. There is no drain plug. you have to remove the rear cover to drain it. My 02 GT takes 75w140 synthetic diff fluid. I suspect yours is the same.
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    THE BEST MPG

    One time I got 60mpg driving to Dayton and back, all interstate. In my dad's Civic DX. :nonono: The best I've gotten from my 02 GT was 26mpg going to Mid-Ohio for the Runoffs last year. I average 20-22mpg. I guess if mileage was my priority, I'd still be driving the Honda.
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    Lug nut key is stripped-What to do?

    The dealership should have a universal set of lug nut keys. I usually will zip off a set of locking lugs for free, other places might charge a few bucks. The nice thing about having that master set is that I don't have to search through the customer's car to find the hidden key, and I don't get...
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    What the bleep did I do wrong?

    It's always a good idea to check that the sliders still slide and regrease them when changing pads. Don't feel bad, I learned the hard way, too. Went through two sets of rear pads and rotors before I figured it out.
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    I can't find a match for my size tires!! Help!!

    www.tirerack.com recommends 245/40/18s front and 275/35/18s rear. They also have the 265s and 295s in BFG, Michelin, Kumho, and Yokohama.
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    Help me get my '89 2.3 L coupe running. I need advice.

    A couple things to check: Try the fuel reset button in the trunk. It's supposed to shut of the fuel pump in an accident, but sometimes the switch will just pop. Is the timing belt broken? Check for spark by pulling a plug wire and carefully checking for arcing between the wire and the...
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    wheel help!!

    tirerack.com
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    285/40/17

    I think it should probably be OK. It's only 10mm wider than what you had. I'm just glad that I'm not the guy that has to mount them. Fat-ass tire + stiff sidewall = PITA.
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    285/40/17

    As far as speedo error, it would only be about 1.4 percent, so that wouldn't be a problem. You might run into problems with rim width, though. the 285s are recommended for 9.5"-11" wheels.
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    side scoops

    Yup. big ugly hole. I had though about removing mine until I saw a v-6 that had been sideswiped and was missing the scoop. Speaking of holes, what did you do about the ones in your trunk when you took off the spoiler?
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    What octane to run on 4.6 GT Anyway?

    My Honda del Sol Si seemed to make a little more power with 93,(Maybe just in my head, or maybe because the computer bumped up the timing a little) but my Stang doesn't seem any stronger, and loses about 2mpg with premium. On a stock Stang, save your money and run 87. At higher elevations, you...