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  1. Stanged78

    3650 Shifting Troubles

    Yes, I have this exact same problem. My car recently turned over 85,000 miles (it's a 2001 GT) and I put in Valvoline ATF for high mileage cars (75,000 plus). I think that may be part of the problem...I have a fairly new clutch and adjusting it doesn't seem to make any difference. I'll try a...
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    Car stalls after starting...Help!

    Thanks...I'll give those things a try. :rolleyes:
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    Car stalls after starting...Help!

    For the past two days, my 2001 GT w/ 78,600 miles has been difficult to keep running right after I start it in the morning. After sitting in the garage all night, my car turns over as normal, but then stumbles and stalls. I can only keep it running if I keep my foot on the gas. If I drive...
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    Throwout bearing noise

    It's kind of a buzzing noise... It started as a chirping noise, like a family of crickets. It has now progressed to more of a chattering sound, which is louder and crappier sounding as well.
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    Throwout bearing noise

    After searching all the threads on here and on corral.net, I am still having trouble fixing the noise coming from my throwout bearing in my 2001 GT. I've tried adjusting the firewall adjuster in both directions, and I've sprayed white lithium grease at the TOB as well. Neither solution has...
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    which throwout bearing to use...spec or ford?

    Yes, it does go away when I step on the clutch. If I'm stopped and in neutral, I can apply slight pressure to the clutch pedal to stop the noise. I'm 99% sure it's the throwout bearing. If the TOB was adjusted tight up against the clutch, what can I do about it? I know little about...
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    which throwout bearing to use...spec or ford?

    I did not do the work myself, but I trust that the mechanic I used installed what he was supposed to. He owns his own speed shop and prefers working on F-bodies and Mustangs. I already took it back to him, and he heard the noise. He told me to try adjusting the firewall adjuster. He also...
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    which throwout bearing to use...spec or ford?

    If Maximum Motorsports sells the OEM Ford TOB, does that mean that when I bought my McLeod clutch kit from them, it came with the OEM TOB? If so, would replacing my squeaky one with yet another Ford TOB solve the problem? Would I just be throwing my money away? This sound is driving me...
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    which throwout bearing to use...spec or ford?

    Don't count on it! I ordered the exact same kit and had it professionally installed. My stock throwout bearing didn't squeak for the first 64,000 miles. Once I had the new clutch and bearing installed it was fine for about 3000 miles, then it started to squeak even worse than the stock one...
  10. Stanged78

    serpentine belt replacement

    Never mind, I changed the belt this afternoon in about 7 minutes. It was way easier than I thought it was! I thought I would have to remove the tensioner, but you're right. It's just spring loaded and it moved out of the way pretty easily. I don't have a breaker bar, so I just used a short...
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    serpentine belt replacement

    How about torque specs on the tensioner when I tighten it? Anthing else i need to know?
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    serpentine belt replacement

    My serpentine belt is cracked in multiple places and it's time for me to replace it. I have never done this before, though, so how do I do it? I know I have to release tension on the belt first via the belt tensioner, but how exactly is this done? I thought I would take a couple of digital...
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    Beset Price for SLP Loudmouth?

    I did hear a Loudmouth in person for the first time 2 days ago, and I thought it sounded great. The car retained its stock h-pipe, so it didn't seem to have that raspy sound that people are describing. It might sound different under load at 5000 rpm, but my car doesn't spend much time there...
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    Beset Price for SLP Loudmouth?

    Yes, what "new system" are you referring to? Do you mean the Loudmouth II, which uses mufflers instead of resonators? I thought this was supposed to be considerably quieter (and a bit more expensive to boot). Does it actually improve the sound quality? I'm not looking for quiet, because I...
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    Beset Price for SLP Loudmouth?

    Best Price for SLP Loudmouth? Has anyone found a vendor that can beat $399.95 and free shipping for the SLP Loudmouth catback (99-04 GT) from LMPerformance? These used to be $349.95, but the price appears to have jumped by about $100 at most places.
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    Changing differential fluid

    How often should I change my differential fluid if my car is a daily driver and I don't race it? My 2001 GT has 62,000 miles on it and I have never changed the fluid. Is this OK/normal? The owner's manual doesn't recommend changing it anytime soon, but I was just curious. My buddy changed...
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    Stock spark plug longevity

    How long before I should install new spark plugs? My 2001 GT has 62,000 miles on it, and the plugs have never been checked or replaced. The car seems to run just fine. I am a spirited driver, but I don't drag race the car or often take it over 4,000 rpm. I use regular (87 octane) gas as...
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    Help with leaky Hydroboost

    I'm not sure what this means....Do you have a contact person for parts or something?
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    Help with leaky Hydroboost

    My car has been slowly leaking power steering fluid for the past month or two, and the Ford dealer informed me that my Hydroboost unit is leaking and needs to be replaced at a cost of $775. Is this reasonable? Is there a cheaper source for the Hydroboost unit? Is it easy to replace by myself...