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    follow up to issues with repeated failed throw out bearings and questionable dealership?...

    Years ago, I purchased a variety of longer springs from a hardware store and installed one of them on the clutch arm to keep the throwout bearing completely off the clutch fingers. Had to drill a hole in that metal cover and fix a mounting point at an appropriate point but it's worked for years...
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    Power Steering Rack

    I just installed one last year as mine developed a bad leak. Got the last Ford reman from Rock Auto. The trick is to get the air out of the system. I finally loosened up a connection at the PS pump to get the air out. So far it's working just fine. Rock Auto has a nice return policy - you...
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    Fuse Box Cover

    Zemedici - Don't need trolls here!
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    Fuse Box Cover

    Kind of a dumb question but I've never had reason to remove my fuse cover. Today, I was doing something else and thought I'd take a peek. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how to remove the fuse cover. There's a kind of a "squeeze" clip that removes one side but I cannot get the other...
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    Help help engine flooded with water

    Hey, the ride sounds good! Looks like it worked out for you - even if it sounds like there were some headaches with Geico. Geico used to actually sit out at certain drag strips and run plates to see if the cars running were insured by them. Not a nice thing to do!
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    P0455 and Vapor Cannister Purge Solenoid

    P0455 and Vapor Cannister Purge Solenoid -Solved as Found the REAL Problem I've got another P0455 code and I'm trying to track it down. Took the VC Purge Solenoid off and tested it - it clicks. However, if I blow in one of the hose connections and block off the other, I actually get a little...
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    Starting Car without Tranny Attached

    I put a new clutch kit in this winter and, at the same time, put a new rear main seal in. Well, within a few miles it was leaking oil BADLY. So, had to take the tranny back out and found out that the rear main seal had a twist in it (my bad). Bought a new seal from Ford plus bought the OTC...
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    Ball Joint Replacement

    FIRST AND FOREMOST - THIS CAN BE A DANGEROUS JOB RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR POSSIBLY DEATH AS YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING UNDER PRESSURE. NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTING THE CONTROL ARM WITH A JACK CAN RESULT IN THE SPRING FLYING OUT WITH RESULTING INJURY. IF YOU ARE NOT CONFIDENT...
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    3650 input shaft bearing how to?

    Anybody ever replaced their input shaft bearing? Mine's making a little noise and when I do the clutch I'd like to replace that, too. I've done t-5's but never done a 3650. Is there anything particularly different? Thanks in advance.
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    Power Steering/Hydroboost Flush

    Has anyone done this? Since the two systems are connected, and there is fluid in the hydroboost unit, what steps did you take? I am thinking to disconnect the power steering at the lowest point, which may be at the cooler, and let it drain into a large bucket, while turning the rack. Keep...
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    Very Bad Camber Wear

    When I rotated the tires today after the oil change, I noticed very bad camber wear on the very inside edge of the tire right where it transitions up to the sidewall - the steel cords are showing. This has happened rather quickly as I (1) drive this car less than 5,000 miles a year and (2)...

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