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    Help! Tapping noise from driver head after cam install

    Ok hear is what I would do 1-lets rule out valve bent,do a compression test on that bank all 4 cylinders(is that same side cam was off 1tooth on cam install?). I would do that After you get your compression test done,now I would test to see my oil pressure at what rpm and make sure oil...
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    New to me Mystic Cobra...with a few issues

    Do this first make sure the imrc are shut you can reach them they are on the intake back by the fire wall,should have 2cables back there,make sure they are closed and then start the car and see if it idles ok.the imrc should not open until 3250 rpms. Check vacume line in pass side inner fender...
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    New '96 Cobra Owner.. Tons of questions!

    Another thing to think of and I have run into this on a cobra,is if a previous owner has put stopleak into the cooling system it will plug up heater core and cause a backup in flow,and a higher pressure in system.drain all coolant and look for stopleak if you haven't already,hate to see you...
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    New '96 Cobra Owner.. Tons of questions!

    Yes just tap them in till they seat,check them for burrs on the ends to.
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    New purchase: '98 Cobra

    Manual fuel pressure regulator was the car supercharged ?
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    New '96 Cobra Owner.. Tons of questions!

    The crank shaft on a gt has 6 bolts for flywheel a cobra has 8 bolt double check me on count.the OEM clutch for cobras was made by valeo that's what I installed in my car.,don't install get the right size clutch AutoZone has the OEM clutch kit 8 bolt cobra 11" disc.they sell valeo clutch kits
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    Seeking 96-97-98 Cobra

    That is fine I hope you find what you want,
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    Seeking 96-97-98 Cobra

    I have a 1997 cobra convertible tripple black OEM except for cold air intake,have documents from when I bought it-certificate from Ford,martini report,car fax-showing owners and mileage.seats are good too it not perfect but no dents Have a 1997 mustang Saleen black on black coupe right next to...
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    New '96 Cobra Owner.. Tons of questions!

    105 pass side on compression 160 driver's side compression Has this engine slipped 1tooth on timing pass side?I would redo compression test to se if it changes. Could also be the intake runner control plates stuck shut or open on one side
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    Need help with codes - 97 cobra

    Ok I have fixed this before,remove inner fender skirt from passenger side front fender.you will see a charcoal canister mounted inside fender for evap system,I would bet the 2 vacume line are broke or roted apart causing a vaccine leak on evap side of system.i had 2 broke.
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    98 Cobra Coolant Crossover TEMP Sensor Bung

    Ace hardware has a very good bolt and fastener area,they will have them
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    Rebuild, or start from scratch?

    I have always rebuilt engine in car if it was rebuildable.i bought my main and rod bearings from King race bearings out of la I think.i have done 2 cobras, 99- rod mains timing chains bought it for 2800 no oil pressure when warmed up. 97 paid 2800 bad clutch 140,000 mile car all documentation...
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    1997 cobra chasing lean bank 1 lol

    50 mile mile went ok but i think im seeing problems- rev in neutral car hangs at 1000 rpms for 1or2seconds then drops to idle. NO check engine light yet no lag or hesitation at all i cleared all codes before my drive,i will look at fuel trims monday. next place to check is rubber line from coal...
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    1997 cobra chasing lean bank 1 lol

    fixed exhaust leak last week code come back on bank 1 after 3days.
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    1997 cobra chasing lean bank 1 lol

    yes i had a leak at manifold to y pipe fixed that just got done with msd coils and new plugs.going on a 50 mile drive to see if code comes back. i will let you know what happens when i get back

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