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Hey there...
I got the bird out for the first time in a couple of months. The weather in southwestern BC is getting nice so I'm taking her out more often. As always, I've got questions. [Image: smile.gif]
First thing is: how accurate are those Ford oil pressure gauges? I got to the top of a hill and was stopped at a stop sign, and got going a bit. But I screwed up and didn't give it enough gas, so it nearly stalled. It didn't but when it choked, the oil pressure needle dived from its usual middle position and I could smell oil. Got going again, the needle gradually moved back and everything was peachy. The car IS leaking a bit of oil from somewhere, although I'm not sure if it's the engine or the undercoating that was done a couple of months ago.
Another thing is I decided to 'try out' the turbo, so I got on a good straight-away and let rip. Got into third gear, the check engine light comes on. Drove another 4 minutes straight like that, then it went off. Won't come back on. Flaky electronics?
Last thing is, it was night... I find the headlights to be, well, a little on the weak side. My headlights *are* starting to fog, although not as badly as I've seen in other cars... can I do anything about this? Higher wattage bulb? Or were Tbird lights never that strong to begin with..
Oh and one more non-tbird specific question while I'm at it.. my car's windows all have water drop spots from years of exposure to rain I guess... I have tried windex, auto glass wipes, etc.. they will NOT come off. Any other suggestions that would work but not risk scratching up the glass?
Much appreciated!
I got the bird out for the first time in a couple of months. The weather in southwestern BC is getting nice so I'm taking her out more often. As always, I've got questions. [Image: smile.gif]
First thing is: how accurate are those Ford oil pressure gauges? I got to the top of a hill and was stopped at a stop sign, and got going a bit. But I screwed up and didn't give it enough gas, so it nearly stalled. It didn't but when it choked, the oil pressure needle dived from its usual middle position and I could smell oil. Got going again, the needle gradually moved back and everything was peachy. The car IS leaking a bit of oil from somewhere, although I'm not sure if it's the engine or the undercoating that was done a couple of months ago.
Another thing is I decided to 'try out' the turbo, so I got on a good straight-away and let rip. Got into third gear, the check engine light comes on. Drove another 4 minutes straight like that, then it went off. Won't come back on. Flaky electronics?
Last thing is, it was night... I find the headlights to be, well, a little on the weak side. My headlights *are* starting to fog, although not as badly as I've seen in other cars... can I do anything about this? Higher wattage bulb? Or were Tbird lights never that strong to begin with..
Oh and one more non-tbird specific question while I'm at it.. my car's windows all have water drop spots from years of exposure to rain I guess... I have tried windex, auto glass wipes, etc.. they will NOT come off. Any other suggestions that would work but not risk scratching up the glass?
Much appreciated!
88 TC 5spd - Black/Raven