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I have a Mk4 1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3 [GB] (HCS EFI 60PS) that I am trying to find emissions info on so I can register it i...
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posted by neil.suffield
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by neil.suffield

Painting My Rear Bumper

So I need to fix a rear bumper that was "flexed" during a backing up. Seems the re-painting job is about $600 at a body...
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posted by sevisen.adam
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by sevisen.adam

Ford FE 390 intake Manifold Oil Baffle

Hello, I have a 1970 Ford County Sedan with an FE 390 2V. There is a baffle underneath the intake manifold which is att...
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posted by mwatterson
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by mwatterson

Higher Oil Viscosity?

I have been using 5-30, Mobil 1 synthetic since day one in my 2002 F250. I now have 120K miles on it and should I be th...
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posted by noemail
24 comments posted 18yrs posted by noemail

door/dome light switch

hello , i'm wondering if someone could tell me WHERE the door/domelight/door ajar switches are ? thanks , dick 2004 ford...
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posted by wdstk69
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by wdstk69

Tires for a Contour

I need to replace my Goodyear Eagle GT's. Costco has BFGoodrich Traction T/A's at about $84 a tire. Does anyone have rec...
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posted by kidsdoc2000
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by kidsdoc2000

57 Fairlane with Ford wire wheels

I just bought a 1957 Fairlane that has Ford wire wheels on it. I'm not sure if they are period original or a reproducti...
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posted by usndmc
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by usndmc

93 Taurus Wagon battery drain problem

Hi, 93 Taurus Wagon, 140k miles Battery goes flat when left for 48 hours When I put an ammeter in series with the batte...
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posted by nospam
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

If $4/gallon gas is bad, just wait

"Judging from the futures markets, shock at the gas pump is bound to get worse. Maybe much worse. "Since the beginning...
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posted by fritz
31 comments posted 18yrs posted by fritz

91 crown vic/grand marquis AC question

does anyone know the charge weight for the 91 CV/GM?? my neighbor just bought one and the A/C don't work. i am going to...
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posted by tjctransport
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by tjctransport

Countour zetec. timing belt

Helping a friend with a 99 contour with a 4 banger zetec. The timing belt is broke. Do these engines tend to just bend...
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posted by sound
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by sound

Escort transmission not shifting when warm

Hello...I received a 1996 Ford Escort LX in which the fella replaced the transaxle improperly. I was told that he left...
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posted by kyordy
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by kyordy

'94 TBird 4.6 : hi-pitched whine

'94 TBird LX V8, 67k mi. When I start it in the morning, I hear a very hi-pitched whine/squeal from area of motor while...
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posted by puddingDOTman
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by puddingDOTman

Mustang Starting Problems

I've been having some issues with my electrical system lately in my car. My stereo decides to turn off at will. If i di...
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posted by I.Smell.Great
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by I.Smell.Great