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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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