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  Thread: where does this vaccuum line go?
Post: RE: where does this vaccuum line go?

Thanks Pete, that's exactly what I was looking for...a good diagram. I searched the FAQ's and Tech Articles before posting....I don't know how I missed it!!!
  Thread: where does this vaccuum line go?
Post: where does this vaccuum line go?

Where the heck is the thin vaccuum tube that is coming out of the E branch on the vaccuum tree supposed to go?? It is routed along the firewall going over to the passenger side but it doesn't seem t...
  Thread: removing secondary rear shocks
Post: RE: removing secondary rear shocks

I'm pretty sure mine are gone, the previous owner seemed to have ditched alot of stuff like the abs and prc. I definitely get wheel hop without them. Actually, I was wondering if anyone could give me...
  Thread: Just seeing how many Turbo Birds we can account for.
Post: RE: Just seeing how many Turbo Birds we can accoun...

I currently have a white 87 5-speed. 4 or 5 years ago my first T-bird ever, a black 88 5-speed, was involved in a rather unfortunate accident and got sent to the junkyard.
  Thread: This One Is NICE
Post: RE: This One Is NICE

Don't listen to these guys, Tommy, the red interior is bad a$$! Of course I could be partial because my interior is red, but seriously I think it stands out more than my priors bird's raven interior....
  Thread: Another model complete!
Post: RE: Another model complete!

Nice job on the models! I am currently working on a Gen 1 Taurus SHO. I decided to make it the '91 Plus version, white w/white rims. I have also done an early 60's Black 289 cobra roadster. Maybe ...
  Thread: Bulbs
Post: RE: Bulbs

I just upgraded to the sylvania xtravisions as well...they were like $13 bucks for a pack of two and with my polished headlight lenses they are definitely an improvement over stock bulbs...but what I ...
  Thread: a couple of questions about brake caliper and rotor removal....
Post: RE: a couple of questions about brake caliper and ...

Thanks for the info guys, it will help me!
  Thread: a couple of questions about brake caliper and rotor removal....
Post: a couple of questions about brake caliper and roto...

1. O.k., for the 87/88,s the front brake calipers aren't attatched to the spindle with bolts that have a regular hex head, they have like those torque heads? that use the star shaped bits...does anyo...
  Thread: Finally gave car a tune-up, now it runs worse!
Post: RE: Finally gave car a tune-up, now it runs worse!

How exactly do I go about checking for a vacuumn/air leak? I don't have any fancy tools, as far as I can see all the hoses and lines seem to be attached, at least the way they were before I gave it a...
  Thread: Finally gave car a tune-up, now it runs worse!
Post: Finally gave car a tune-up, now it runs worse!

This past Monday I was finally able to give my car a tune-up. I changed the oil and got Motorcraft everything including Distributor cap, rotor, plugs, wires, pcv valve, and fuel filter. The only thi...
  Thread: Shifter knob
Post: RE: Shifter knob

The last TC I had the leather was falling off and I just went ahead and peeled it all the way off along with that white corky/foamy material until there was just a smooth rubbery dark gray surface lef...
  Thread: I'm so proud of myself (a long boring story)
Post: I'm so proud of myself (a long boring story)

Isn't it wonderful when you are having a mysterious car problem, something that's not totally obvious, and you actually figure it out! For me its wonderful because i'm not the kind of person that has...
  Thread: What is the secret handshake?
Post: RE: What is the secret handshake?

The crow's foot and a long extension worked really well for me. Getting the crow's foot off the bolt when I was done was a little harder but still didn't take me longer than 5 minutes!
  Thread: Do they make a distributor wrench for these cars?
Post: RE: Do they make a distributor wrench for these ca...

Thank's for the leads guys...I ended up trying Gremlin's idea with the extension and a 17mm crow's foot. My dad works with mechanics and one of the guys was nice enough to let us borrow it. Anyways,...
  Thread: Do they make a distributor wrench for these cars?
Post: Do they make a distributor wrench for these cars?

I thought maybe the bolt was 5/8" because I heard that they don't make them any bigger, but in the FAQ section under "How do I adjust timing?" it says to use a 17mm PITA??? What exactly is a PITA?, ...
  Thread: Want to get my car running well, a couple questions...
Post: RE: Want to get my car running well, a couple ques...

cam timing should be right on...The first time, I think it might have been off a tooth, so I took it apart again, and eventually 2 more times trying to get it right! My dad is pretty knowledgeable ab...
  Thread: Want to get my car running well, a couple questions...
Post: Want to get my car running well, a couple question...

1.I just replace my timing belt and I want to make sure timing is right, Is the in-line spout connector attached to the distributor wiring harness somewhere? 2.Car barely gets any boost now after re...
  Thread: Replaced timing belt, now no boost!
Post: RE: Replaced timing belt, now no boost!

I thought that if it were off by a tooth that the car would be running VERY poorly. As I said the car seems to be running SLIGHTLY poorer but definitely no boost. Before I said I couldn't even hear ...
  Thread: Replaced timing belt, now no boost!
Post: Replaced timing belt, now no boost!

Yesterday my dad and I replaced my timing belt, now in my opinion the car runs ever-so-slightly worse and gets no boost!! Before changing the belt the car only got 9-10 pounds of boost to begin with,...


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