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    F.S. MGW Shifter - T5/T45 - orange

    Just as the title says guys. I have a MGW shifter from my 98 Im selling. It works with the T5 or T45 transmissions. It has the orange handle. Its in good shape, its a shifter so they don't really wear out. It's been in my car for < 2 years. $110 shipped to the US I'll give the first...
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    How to reset airbags...

    So when pulling into my apt complex last night I had to swerve to miss this guy who came speeding thru an intersection and I slid into a light pole. The pole had a tall concrete base so its fine but my car is not. Its not too bad i pretty much just need a bumber cover and headlight but the...
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    slight miss at idle isnt worse but now throws a code...

    My car has always (since i had it 20 K miles) had a slight miss at idle. You cannot tell w/ even a little bit of throttle. The other day i was driving in 5th at 1900 rpm and my CE light comes on. I have 2 codes i was in a hurry and didnt write them down but i can always re check them. O2...
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    Who has replaced clutch packs in their rear end

    So i started to put in my gears last night. I have 4.10s and the new carbon fiber clutch packs. we have the gears clutches and spring installed butthere is not enough clearance between the groove in the axle and the spring to install the c clips for the axles. They come with shims installed...
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    What i learned from my first clutch install

    I installed the 03/04 clutch and aluminum flywheel etc. First off if you think you want this kit and are scared because of all the people saying is has a really heavy pedal i think they are nuts. mine feels great? Im comparing the new clutch to an 80,000 mile origional but my pedal now is...
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    slight miss at idle

    My car has a slight miss at idle. it doesnt through a code and its not noticeable in the upper rpms but it very well may be there. It has had professional cleaners run throught the fuel system see post 19 here: http://svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432777 It has new plugs and...
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    brake squeak

    so this slight squeek just started coming from the rear of the car. You can hear it when the windows are down. It goes away when i apply the brakes. I thought it sounded like it was coming from the rear so i tried driving at 35 or so and gently pulling the parking brake and that gets rid of...
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    what to do (clutch / tranny questions)

    so my tob was making noise so i started saving up for a new clutch and other parts. I have them ready to install but now i think that my tranny input shaft bearing is worn.. you can hear it grinding and such when the clutch is fully enguaged. I would just replace it but my friend who is a...
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    will this combo be too loud for a daily driver

    98 vert 4.10s hooker long tubes x pipe no cats bassani cat back If i am on the highways cruising at 2800 or so will my car be tolerable for long trips.
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    can a handheld tuner turn off the egr crap...

    well the subject says it all can the hand held tuner turn off the egr. I would just like to delete it all when i install headers but i dont want a CE light untill i can get a dyno tune. Also does anyone know any good tuners in ky in or TN
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    bassani mid lengths or hooker LTs

    Which should i get?? Theyre both expensive The bassanis will be easier to deal w/ and i have the mid pipe to match already but if the Hp gains arent there i want the long tubes....
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    It all started w/ a little valve tick

    Ok so i'm an engineering major and a huge gear head and i was having trouble filling my schedule this sem while leaving myself time to work. Then i signed up for an engine repair class at a local tech college. Thats where it gets interesting. I have had my car since Jan and it has had a...
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    remote key fob for a 98

    I have an extra remote for my car that is brand new and still in the package. It is for a 98 but should work w/ all year cars but you may want to check w/ the dealer. $40 shipped to your door. part number F5DZ 15K601 B
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    Where should i buy my TOB and pilot bearings for clutch install

    Ok well I think i have decided on the 03/04 11 inch clutch kit from ford racing but eveyrone always reccomends timikin (spelling?) bearings and I dont know where to get them or how much they will cost. The ford kit comes w/ a TOB and the ford pilot bearing is about $8. Should i use these or...
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    Clutch / rear end rebuild shopping list

    Ok so my TOB is starting to get a little too chatty for me so I am planning on replacing my clutch and bearings and having my rear end rebuilt. I want to do all the clutch work my self and take the whole rear end out of the car and have it rebuilt. So i need a complete parts list so I...
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    clutch time??

    Well theres 73K on the stock clutch and this weekend i noticed the car almost "bucking" if i was trying to accelerate in a high gear for the speed i was going. If i try to pull at all between 1500 and 2000 rpm the car bucks and the only thing i can figure is the clutch is slipping. The engine...
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    WTB AC compressor and Mercury trunk light switch

    Well the subject pretty much says it all I need an AC compressor. I will probabally go w/ a delete kit as i dont ever run the ac in the vert. But if someone can get me a good price on a used unit i may consider keeping it. I also need the little switch in the trunk that switched the...
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    ac compressor squeak

    Well its been a while since i posted but i just put 1500 miles on my cobra over the holiday weekend w/ only one issue. ON my trip down to NC someting on the belt was squeaking really bad. finially i figured out it was only squeaking when the Heat was on, I had the top down at night blasting...
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    brake problem

    So first off i replaced my brakes and removed the front calipers in the process to paint them. Then while i putting everything back together i broke one of the banjo bolts. Thats what i get for working on my car at 1 am after a 12 hour work day. anyway the auto parts stores were no use so...
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    install new brakes

    Heres a pretty good writeup of how to install new front brake pads. http://svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282039&highlight=side+brake+pads Thanks blackfang The only thing i will add is how to install new rotors and rear pads. Rotors (front and rear are...
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    will these lights look good?

    Ok so I really want to try these headlights from 50 resto. But I want clear fogs or i dont think it will look right. I dont like the bug eyed look of the envoy lights and i dont really want to pay 140 for the ultra clears from 50resto. So what should i do. Can i buy...
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    trying to get a new ragtop

    So i want/ need to get a new top and i wanted to upgrade to a cloth top. I only need a top my window and headliner is fine but today one shop said i had to replace the rear window if i was changing fabrics. Does this sound right. Why cant they replace the fabric on the window?? That...
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    Can in install bumper inserts over paint sealant

    So I had my car professionally detailed today because my paint was in horrible shape. Anyhow they didnt use a wax they used a sealant that they said should last 6 months. I know on the bumper insert instructions it says to use dish soap to remove wax and things. What about this sealant...
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    Good rag top installers in/ near Evansville IN

    So the title pretty much sums it up. I need a top Any shop reccomendations? Thats alot of cash to give to someone I dont know. Thanks
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    brake problem

    I thought i noticed my pedal feel a little softer and i think i have also lost some stopping power. Its almost like i have a leak the pedal will slowly go to the floor or close and if the car is off and its quiet you can hear waht sounds like air rushing out of somethign when you press the...

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