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    Rebuilt engine and have this part I dont know where it goes

    Does anyone know what this part is and where it goes?? http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t218/Cobra03R/IMAG0430_zps9b24a532.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t218/Cobra03R/IMAG0429_zps8e2b50b2.jpg
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    E-brake spring install tool

    I had the unlucky fortune to pop the e-brake spring when I was trying to get the e-brake cable back in. Yea, everyone says to not mess with the spring because it is a PITA to deal with. Read the threads and it had many suggestions and tried the channel locks but another tool will get it in...
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    Vibration visable through steering wheel at 1500 rpm

    Anyone have experienced a noticable vibration that is visably evident through their steering wheel? Sitting at 1500 rpm in neutral you can view the steering wheel vibrating. Going above or below that range the steering wheel doesn't shake. I just had to buy a replacement oil filler cap because...
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    GPS auto security system installed DFW area

    Anyone have an interest in buying the GPS security system I won at the SVTOA Poker run? It is the MobileGuadian GPS auto security system. System sells for $644 installed, tax included. I won this system and I was seeking $500, but would accept $400. Doesn't have a annual maintenance or...
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    Texas Leos question on Front License Plate

    Posing the question to Texas Leos. I was reviewing Texas Statutes on front license plate requirement. I could only locate within Transportation Code Chapter 502 Registration of Vehicles. States that motor vehicles must have both front and rear license plates. I couldn't find anything specific...
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    Magnaflow hi-flow cats go bad

    I had one of my Magnaflow hi-flow cats go bad on my car recently. It sounds like the loose metal just rattling inside the shell. Muffler shop said the car was running rich and it melted the block inside. Anyone have any similiar problems with their cats? Would pull them off if I could.
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    DFW Area Manual Tranny repair

    Anyone have recommendations for someone who could do a reasonable repair on a 5 speed out of a 98 Mustang GT? It had been removed and disassembled and case taken apart. Need someone who could repair it without dealing with a high overhead tranny shop. Just reviewed the tech ref manuals and it...
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    DFW SVTOA Chapter meeting January 23, 2004 at Texan Ford, Arlington TX

    First chapter meeting of our new DFW SVTOA Chapter is Friday, January 23, 2004 at Texan Ford, Arlington TX Great to have a local chapter again to use the SVTOA membership. Maybe they can get us a local SVTOA On Track event in 2004. http://www.dfwsvtoa.com/
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    Alternator problems

    Anyone else go through a few alternators? Just had the car die on me and installing the 3rd alternator now. I have the stock idlers and a 2.80 pulley.
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    Dallas, TX Dallas Mustang 2003 Open House – Saturday, October 11

    Dallas Mustang 2003 Open House – Saturday, October 11 http://www.dallasmustang.com/index.mvc?s=openhouse Dallas Mustang is celebrating 22 years in business by throwing another terrific Open House Party! This year we’re bringing tons of free giveaways, goody bags, free food and drinks...
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    2003/09/26: Dallas Lunch 11am: El Chico's @ 75 & Spring Valley

    Posted in the Terminator forum also and it's not a requirement that you have a Cobra to join us and break bread. I showed up once in the loaner 6 cyl Mustang. We just like to talk cars, so come join us. 2003/09/26: Dallas Cobra Lunch 11am: El Chico's @ 75 & Spring Valley. So, who's up...
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    2003/09/26: Dallas Cobra Lunch 11am: El Chico's @ 75 & Spring Valley

    So, who's up for a luncheon this Friday? I'm assuming most of us will be working... 11am: El Chico's @ 75 & Spring Valley -- SouthWest corner Change of pace from the last few times we went to Bone Daddies Coleman, DD2000GT, I have the packages for you.
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    Brake hardware kit for front

    UPDATE to my thread SUCCESS if you go to a NAPA parts store. Just purchased it today after the posting. Stock number 83014 gets you the caliper pin, washer, retaining clip, and pad spring for $8.88 per wheel. I only needed the retaining clip for one wheel but playing it safe and replacing...
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    Symptom the pulley belt is slipping?

    Running a 2.80 pulley with 740 belt and don't have the idler added to my setup. Boost would hit up to 14 lbs, then at higher rpm, it would drop down to 11 lbs. Belt is tight when you pull on it by hand. Is this a sympton that the belt is slipping and time to replace or normal for the Eaton?
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    The Drivers Edge event at Texas Motorsport Ranch Sat/Sun 9/6-7

    Anyone attending the road track event this weekend at Texas Motorsport Ranch being held by The Drivers Edge? http://www.thedriversedge.net/reg.html

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