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  1. hmwave

    No Heat inside cabin problem (and no A/C)

    Searched the forum for information but couldn't find much. Wondered if anyone has ideas on this problem, or if it's a known issue with a specific fix. 2003 Cobra has sat inside in dry garage for 4-5yrs, very seldom driven. Took her out in Summer and noticed the A/C wouldn't blow cold. I put it...
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    Best way to drain 3yr old gas?

    2003 Terminator has sat inside protected garage for last three years with a 1/4 tank of fuel which was fresh then and well treated with Stabil. It was run for 15mins to run it through. The Mobil 1 synthetic was changed back then, and battery has been on float charge since that time. What’s the...
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    Anyone else have shims under their trunk lid hinges???

    My '03 vert was rear end shunted by a careless Suburban driver who reversed into it while parked in a shopping center lot. The insurance assessor has pointed out my vehicle appears to have been repaired before because there's a couple of thin metal shims under the base of the right trunk lid...
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    Need input on FRPP clutch fork and Fidanza dowels

    Fitting a Fidanza 4.3 soon with the following new parts: Ford Racing 96-04 Mustang Roller Pilot Bearing (M-7600-B) Ford Racing 96-04 Heavy Duty Throw Out Bearing (M-7548-A) Ford Racing 96-04 Mustang Clutch Fork (M-7515-A) Lethal TOB retainer sleeve I'll be replacing the Fidanza wheel wear...
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    Reasons for 'lazy' lambda recovery?

    Daily driver 2003 vert with typical mods since around 20K miles, 2.8 pulley, K&N Air Charger, BA 2400 MAF, NGK Iridiums, WeaponX COPs, RWTD tune, Bassani catback with stainless cats, LM-1 wideband in driver side pipe welded in bung. Coming up on 58K miles, never been tracked, owned since...
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    'How To' on tracking down vacuum leak?

    Does anyone have (or can provide) a methodical, step by step write-up of tracking down potential vacuum leaks? I mean leaks in tubing, connectors, etc rather than the likes of a full leakdown test, e.g. instructions for what to look for, what to spray (carb cleaner, brake cleaner?) and where...
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    Which Optima battery for 2003 Cobra and where?

    My original 2003 OEM battery has done its time and is near to expiry. I'm thinkling of a Red or Yellow Optima but am finding it hard to locate a local supplier who also has the adapter plates. Any ideas? Cost, correct part #, location of supplier, other options?
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    Reco for Blood Enterprises

    OK, I've had just about enough of this damn misfire (http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304566) and no dealer seems to be able to find anything wrong with the car when their clearly is. Would someone like Blood Enterprises take on this kind of investgation work or do they...
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    What's the proper H&R Race spring orientation?

    I searched but didn't find anything conclusive. What is the proper rotational position for rear H&R Race Springs? Looking down from the top of the car with 12pm on the clock being at the front of the car, where should the lower end of the spring coil (the pigtail) be positioned on the...
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    How do I archive my existing tune with the Predator?

    Been a while since I last used my Predator to update a tune. I need to do that this weekend when upgrading my injectors (as I appear to have a sticky stock injector so bought a new set of Siemens and an updated tune from RWTD now sitting waiting to go on). Problem is I want to safely store my...
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    Compression results - cause for concern?

    2.8" pullied 2003 daily driver with just shy of 50K on the clock. Hasn't been driven all that hard during its life. Motor has been running rough for a while and seemed down on power with a misfire or misfuel when holding a constant 1500rpm, stationary or in motion. I had the dealer check...
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    Plugs leaking through insulator?

    Just checked some of my IT20's and there are 1/8" long brown 'burn-like' marks showing at the base of the insulator where it enters the metal plug body. There are around eight separate marks around the circumference of the insulator all pointing toward the plug coil end tip, wide at the metal...
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    Which way up for rear HR race springs?

    Should the dead, closely spaced coils on rear HR Race springs be at the top or the bottom of the spring when fitted?
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    What to do next - misfire won't go

    Motor has been misfiring for over a month now and I can't find out why. I tried gapping a new set of Denso IT20's at 34thou but it's still popping like crazy when off throttle and slowing down and generally running rough. On WOT runs through 6K I can feel the motor holding back - the...
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    Problem diagnosis with Predator - is there a guide?

    I was wondering if anyone ever published a "How to diagnose problems using the Predator" or "Making best use of the Predator" guide. Something that would explain all the PIDs, what they really mean, what the values should be for a healthy motor, and what to look for to uncover developing or...
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    I assume these compression results mean bad news?

    Motor is running rough and seems to be 'holding back' under normal driving as well as feeling down on power when I gas it. Has 42K miles on a 2.8pulley. It's a daily driver and is seldom above 5000rpm. Pulled the Denso's and they looked OK, earth lead was light brownish, insulators still...
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    How best to move between TDC's when doing leakdown test?

    [Searched but didn't find all the answers] Motor is misfiring a little and not running at its best so I'm changing the plugs out in the next day. I plan to also do a compression and leakdown test as the motor is now at 42K miles. How are the cylinders numbered, what's the simplest way to...
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    Which wire do I cut into for the BAS on an '03?

    I've searched this and other sites to no avail, called the near permanently engaged KB tech support number, and searched KB's site for instructions but surprisingly, years after the 03's shipped, I can't find any clear instructions on how to fit a BAS to an '03, from KB or elsewhere. Does...
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    May have broken a transmission part - rec's for local shop?

    Did I just cost myself a packet? http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2882585#post2882585 What local shops are reputable and fair cost for pulling the tranny and finding the problem?
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    Won't shift smoothly after hard run and push into 3rd

    Did a quick run through the gears tonight from slow roll to three digits. When shifting to 3rd it didn't go in smoothly so I pushed it through, not with high force but with firmer force above normal. At the end of the run there was a slight smell of burning so the clutch might have been...
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    Who's going to the NHRA weekend at PR?

    I have tickets for Sat/Sun and will be there both days with my son. Anyone else going?
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    Warranty is done the 28th

    Warranty runs out June 28th so guess the wallet needs to open wider if (when) something comes up. Hopefully nothing big like the tick. Not sure if I should go crazy and Kenne Bell it to the hilt or just lay low and keep it my regular daily driver as it is now. Probably the latter!
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    Should my new DF 'wobble?

    I recently had a brand new Dual Friction, TOB and new Fidanza wheel fitted to my '03. The tech that fitted it has done the DF and Fidanza on other cars and is well trusted so I expect it's been fitted properly with new pilot bearing etc. However I want to be sure of that and find out if the...
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    Is my CF DF fitted properly?

    Just had my dealer fit a Fidanza flywheel and Centerforce DF clutch. Night and Day from my exceptionally heavy first run '03 clutch which stayed in 33months and 33k miles (the OEM clutch was damaging my knee joint). The DF is much, much lighter and feels like butter in the engagement...
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    Do I already have the right TOB retainer?

    My dealer has just fitted a CF DF and Fidanza wheel for me. I asked them about the new retainer and cover TSB and the tech said I didn't need it because my sleeve was in good condition and already made of steel. He showed me a magnetic screwdriver being attracted to the steel tube coming out...

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