I have an '88 Mustang 5.0 and was wondering what is a fair amount of time for a mechanic to charge for changing a starter motor and then also a passenger side valve cover gasket? I was charged one hour for the starter motor hence $85 and two hours for the valve cover hence $170 parts not included....

Tim, I'm looking for an A/C compressor for the LX (6P148A w/clutch). Got anything in stock? TIA. Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

I know there's been allot of talk about the price and production figures of the GT500, I just wanted to post some links to back this up. Expect some mark up as each dealer will have only about 2 to sell each and you know how dealers work. I just went to one today and the guy said they have both...

Ok....so i was driving last nite, and all of a sudden the car started smoking from under the hood and out of my exhaust. My b/f looked at it and said its POSSIBLY the catilac converter getting oil in it or the rings are bad......but we dont know, could this be it, or is there possibly ANOTHER...

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Anyone ever use it on their 5.0L? If so, how did you use it (intake or oil) and what were the results? -- John

I purchased a cold air intake from ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8058777872#ebayphotohosting ) and I tried installing it but it didnt work. The way the pipe bends the only rational way to installing it is putting the filter near the exhaust manifold, but...

Hi all I live in Ontario, Canada and am looking for original style heater hoses. Where would I get these thanks.

Hi Guys, A "auto electrican?" has fitted a pair of Cobra tail lights to my 99GT here in England. And wired up a rear fog light. He had a slight mishap whilst fittingthem, and shorted a wire in the centre console under the arm rest. This blew fuse 29 10AMP under the dash and a big 20AMP (supplies...

Anyone have an idea of what the color of the trunk carpet is called in a 1996 GT with a black interior. It's dark grey with a fleck of lighter grey - I've just bought the car, the trunk carpet is missing and I want to build a custom sub enclosure. I'd be nice to have them all match...

I have an 01 V6 93,000 miles. I have already determined I need an idle air control valve, because my car almost dies most of the time when I'm stopped at a light, etc. runs really low and rough. However, after driving my car today, whenever I stop at a light and accelerate, it jerks and doesn't...

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It was time for some new shoes (tires) for my Mustang, so I did my usual search on Tire Rack.com. I selected all the brands for my size, gave it a spin and my initial search spit out about 30 different tires. Then after carefully reviewing their/Tire Rack's test results, I was able to rule out all...

http://dwight.munroe.googlepages.com/memorialday Memorial Day means the first of the Mustang shows. The Valley Forge Mustang Club holds its meeting every year at this time, and lucked out with a beautiful day. Hell, I even bought the t-shirt. While most of the photos deal with the Mustangs (of...

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Guys, I need tires for my 5.0. I've been looking around but they're pretty pricey. I can get a good deal on some BFG G-Force KDWS but again, they're pricey. You guys must have tons of recommendations on good tires at a good price??? (And I don't need W or Y rated tires unless I really...

I'm looking at buying a 2001 Mustang, and I'm wondering if it would be possible for me to replace the steering wheel in the 01 with the new style wheel from the 05-06's?

Have a 67 Mustang Convertable. Horn has never honked. Took steering wheel off and am stumped. Anyone got idea about what might be missing. It seems like the outer part that you push to honk the horn isn't sitting right to press against the horn points. Have a diagram of the steering wheel, but...

I finally found a product to hook up my Ipod to my 2004 mach 460. How does one remove the H/U so I can hook this thing up? I know its easy, I just do not have the first clue what needs to be done. Thanks for any help/advice/links Brian