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New 88 Turbo coupe and a few problems
nicastromark Offline
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#1
my names mark and im from buffalo NY. I bought a beautiful turbo coupe from a fellow member on here, however it has a few issues. This is my second TC, Btw its black, 80,000 miles , 5 speed, black cloth. Not sure of the members name but it was from irwin PA. owners name chris.

1. The heat/ac does not come out of the vents, only floor and defrost. When the heats on,theres a steady blow of cold air coming from the floor. compartment passenger side.

2. Theres a mouse living in the inside, making me very mad, since the interior is almost perfect. He jumped out at me while i was driving. Any one know how to kick this freeloader out ?

3. Valve cover gasket is shot but thats an easy job

id like to post a few pics of the car, need to figure out how .
1988 Turbo Coupe
1990 Mustang LX 5.0 conv
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Sean Offline
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#2
If you can find his dead, rotten carcass, you can put him to sleep with dry ice in a bucket of water.....
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
160 amp 3G and upgraded charge/power supply cables.
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nicastromark Offline
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#3
Quote:Originally posted by Sean:
If you can find his dead, rotten carcass, you can put him to sleep with dry ice in a bucket of water.....
if i found him dead id be happy, im worrried about my car. He will be dead if i find him. he came out while i was driving, jumped on my sholder. we are not friends......
1988 Turbo Coupe
1990 Mustang LX 5.0 conv
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Pete D Offline
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#4
Welcome
1. Manual or EATC system? Sounds like the blend door may not be operating as well as the flow control doors. The blend doors are vacuum operated on the manual system and electrically operated on the EATC system

2. Mousetrap loaded with peanut butter

Get either the Ranger replacement (expensive, but better)

or the Felpro (cheaper but I've had good luck reusing multiple time)
http://natomessageboard.com/cgi-bin/ulti...001#000000
Pete Dunham


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50RACER Offline
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#5
My brother found a way to kill chipmunks that were invading his garage that would probably work with a mouse also. Fill a bucket about 3/4 full of water and pour sunflower seeds on top. The seeds will float, the mouse jumps in, can't get out, can't tread water forever. Smile The peanut butter mousetrap is also a good idea!
87 TC Medium Canyon Red
88 TC Black Beauty
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nicastromark Offline
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#6
Quote:Originally posted by Pete D:
Welcome
1. Manual or EATC system? Sounds like the blend door may not be operating as well as the flow control doors. The blend doors are vacuum operated on the manual system and electrically operated on the EATC system

2. Mousetrap loaded with peanut butter

Get either the Ranger replacement (expensive, but better)

or the Felpro (cheaper but I've had good luck reusing multiple time)
http://natomessageboard.com/cgi-bin/ulti...001#000000
It's a manual system. It's strange. I'm getting heat on the drivers side and from defrost. But cold on the floor

I have the sticker trap in there now, I'll add peanut butter to it

And ford ranger gasket. As in the pickup truck,?
1988 Turbo Coupe
1990 Mustang LX 5.0 conv
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nicastromark Offline
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#7
Quote:Originally posted by 50RACER:
My brother found a way to kill chipmunks that were invading his garage that would probably work with a mouse also. Fill a bucket about 3/4 full of water and pour sunflower seeds on top. The seeds will float, the mouse jumps in, can't get out, can't tread water forever. Smile The peanut butter mousetrap is also a good idea!
I'll add a container of water tomorrow. Thanks
1988 Turbo Coupe
1990 Mustang LX 5.0 conv
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Pete D Offline
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#8
Yes, the Ranger truck 2.3
Pete Dunham


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Not B Anymore Offline
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#9
This is the motorcraft gasket that Pete is referencing:
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/PartDe...del=Ranger

It's the bee's knees! Yes... I said the bee's knees. Expensive for a valve cover gasket? Yes... but it'll last darn near forever and through countless R&R's.
Brian Leavitt
'86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83 lb. injectors | T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller | Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | 20psi | 120-amp 3G | 8.8" 3.55 rear | '03 Cobra Wheels
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nicastromark Offline
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Quote:Originally posted by B:
This is the motorcraft gasket that Pete is referencing:
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/PartDe...del=Ranger

It's the bee's knees! Yes... I said the bee's knees. Expensive for a valve cover gasket? Yes... but it'll last darn near forever and through countless R&R's.
I defanatly dont mind spending a little extra $$ for the best or the bees knees as you say. Thanks
1988 Turbo Coupe
1990 Mustang LX 5.0 conv
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