Hello everyone. I am looking at a 2003 Cobra with 55,000 miles on it. It has what I measured to be a 2.9" (or whatever is closest) pulley with a tune and a Bassani cat back. Those are the only engine modifications to the car. I have thoroughly inspected the car for signs of previous modifications, but there legitimately seems to be none. It seems to be in great shape and has a lot of nice interior work. Boost seems to max out at 13 PSI which I have gathered to match the pulley increase. Dyno put the car at 428/425, which works for me!
I have collected as much information about the car as I can, including a Carfax, which shows the flywheel being resurfaced, a radiator hose replacement, an oil filter adapter gasket repair, oil pan gasket repair, and some exhaust repair as the only listed shop visits besides routine maintenance.
Everything seems to be in order from my perspective. I have both driven and rode in the car. My concern here is that oil pan and system has had issues before. I don't know how much of a problem that could become in the future or if the problem has already been fixed and I won't have to worry about it.
My primary concern, however, is the noise that comes from the engine. I have done a lot of research on the tick associated with these Cobras. This sound does not seem to be that (build date on the car is 11/02) sound, but I would like some third party input if that's possible. I suspect that it could be the TOB, input shaft bearing, or pilot bearing. But honestly I don't know. Here is a link to a video of the sound. I apologize for the talking in the background.
Quotations from the Carfax:
40,000 miles - Brakes checked. Oil and filter changed. Exhaust pipe seal replaced. Flywheel/flexplate serviced. Flywheel resurfaced. Muffler replaced. Oil pan gasket replaced
47,000 miles - Cooling system checked. Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed. Antifreeze/coolant checked. Thermostat replaced. Oil and filter changed. Engine oil filter adapter gasket replaced. Lower radiator hose replaced. Battery/charging system checked. Battery cable terminal end(s) replaced. Computer(s) checked
Sorry for my long-windedness, I just don't want to make the wrong decision and drive away with a time bomb. Any input from the more experienced Mustang owners would be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please post them up.
Other information - car has never been tracked, 3 total owners, asking price is $19,000
I have collected as much information about the car as I can, including a Carfax, which shows the flywheel being resurfaced, a radiator hose replacement, an oil filter adapter gasket repair, oil pan gasket repair, and some exhaust repair as the only listed shop visits besides routine maintenance.
Everything seems to be in order from my perspective. I have both driven and rode in the car. My concern here is that oil pan and system has had issues before. I don't know how much of a problem that could become in the future or if the problem has already been fixed and I won't have to worry about it.
My primary concern, however, is the noise that comes from the engine. I have done a lot of research on the tick associated with these Cobras. This sound does not seem to be that (build date on the car is 11/02) sound, but I would like some third party input if that's possible. I suspect that it could be the TOB, input shaft bearing, or pilot bearing. But honestly I don't know. Here is a link to a video of the sound. I apologize for the talking in the background.
Quotations from the Carfax:
40,000 miles - Brakes checked. Oil and filter changed. Exhaust pipe seal replaced. Flywheel/flexplate serviced. Flywheel resurfaced. Muffler replaced. Oil pan gasket replaced
47,000 miles - Cooling system checked. Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed. Antifreeze/coolant checked. Thermostat replaced. Oil and filter changed. Engine oil filter adapter gasket replaced. Lower radiator hose replaced. Battery/charging system checked. Battery cable terminal end(s) replaced. Computer(s) checked
Sorry for my long-windedness, I just don't want to make the wrong decision and drive away with a time bomb. Any input from the more experienced Mustang owners would be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please post them up.
Other information - car has never been tracked, 3 total owners, asking price is $19,000
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