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Thanks, I had just realized I was being stupid and should just look at a youtube video or two when I came back and saw this. Looks like there's a good chance some half assed "fix" was done to get those holes filled/covered. Probably not worth paying $200 to get it transferred just to see.

I've got my eye on a 2018 Ecoboost Premium with the performance package. Pictures online show that the spoiler was removed. I don't know if I would want to do it or not, but what am I likely looking at for putting one back on? Obviously it's reasonable to do. I'm just curious as to if there's...

Ok, 2 more weeks of class, then I begin on fixing this '99 Cobra up I mentioned recently. First up is the clutch. Short version: original clutch lasted until 2014 I want to say (which tells me the problem probably isn't me). Had it replaced when the throwout bearing went with a McLeod...

So I've been a member here for a long time and some of you may vaguely remember me from sporadic questions being asked over the years. But now, it's finally time to get serious-ish, I hope, so I'm just popping in to say hi and ask a couple of simple questions. So, long story short, like many...

Simple question, I assume. I'm just not finding definitive info... maybe my google-fu sucks today. I'm going to replace the roof rail weatherstripping on my '99 coupe this weekend. Most things I'm reading sound like adhesive is not necessary, but at least one comment about the...

Damn, it's been a long time since I've been here. I just got done replacing the belt tensioner on my '99 cobra and noticed that the belt actually runs right across a bolt or mounting stud of some sort in between the alternator and power steering pulley. Is this correct? It doesn't seem like...

It's been awhile, but I'm back and still pretty much incompetent when it comes to fixing my car. Searching hasn't yielded the info I'm looking for (and mostly just more questions), so hopefully you guys will help me out. Thursday my '99 Cobra started acting up idling while I was on my way to...

It looks like the rear end on my Cobra may have sprung a little leak. She's sitting in the driveway until I've got a bit of spare cash and then I'll get the car over to my mechanic. Assuming I'm right on this and it needs a rebuild or replacement, anyone have any suggestions on specific...

Anyone familiar with this Mar-Hyde One-Step rust converter stuff? It's from 3M, so I'm fairly confident it actually works and is not a scam. I've got just a tiny bit of rust (I suspect the inspection jackasses who did the headlight cleaning for me to pass inspection nicked it when messing with...

My '99 has spent much of its life as a daily driver at a house with no garage. The years of abuse are starting to show. The two primary things that are really showing are the driver's side seat and the driver's side door panel. I see all of the parts for the seat at Tousley Ford if I want to...

Wooohooo! My motor has been rebuilt, gears have been installed, and the tune is done. I get my car back this morning. Here are a few numbers for comparison. Orignal dyno run back in '00 or '01 (I forgot already and I'm not digging the sheet out again): 272tq/255hp on a dynojet. This was...

Well, actually, the rebuild is done. Now the engine just has to get back to the shop putting it back in the car. So, anyway, for those who don't remember (most of you, I'm betting), I found I'd spun a bearing in my '99 Cobra a couple of months back. I went to a few places including a local...

While my motor is being rebuilt and I'm spending a ton of money anyway, I decided now is a good time to go ahead and swap the gear in my rear end. I decided to do the research and math on how much torque I could expect to be gaining at the wheels and the numbers don't make sense to me. Based...

Hopefully my search abilities haven't just failed me on this, but I'm sure not finding definite answers in search. I'm going to be adding a JLT RAI and intake spacer when I have my motor rebuilt (I know it doesn't need a rebuild for such basic stuff, I can just easily tack on the extra...

Already got a post going in the tech section - Here - so here's the short version. '99 Cobra has developed a nasty case of rod knock. I'm looking for a reputable place to rebuild the motor in the Richmond, Va area. I've talked to Performance Autosport briefly and will be calling Paradise...

My poor '99 Cobra has developed some nasty sounding rod knock. I love the car and new cars are expensive, so I'm going the new motor route. I've got some questions, possibly stupid ones, since I've never done this and am not so hot with the mechanical stuff. Will I be safe just buying a...