5.0 With alot of miles...

Spartan232 · November 13th, 2010, 09:53 AM

Hello. Im new to this site.

I just bought a 1995 Mustang GT Coupe with the 5.0 motor.
Now Im not new to Mustangs and have owned several in the past.
However, the Mustang I just bought has 187k miles on it. It seems to run and drive well, though the belt is slipping and squeaking and really pissing me off (lol, getting a new one today).
I was just wondering what engine components I need to see about replacing or stuff that I should be checking on for wear. I am on a limited budget and just want to make sure the car is running well while I tinker with it. It is going to be my everyday driver. So, any help with this would be great. Thanks in advance!

WhiteMamba · November 13th, 2010, 09:55 AM

If it's not leaking or smoking I wouldn't screw with it. Check compression, give it a good tune up if needed and run the car. High mileage doesn't scare me anymore. Many people go 300,000 miles on well maintained american cars today.

pacopatron · November 13th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

If it's not leaking or smoking I wouldn't screw with it. Check compression, give it a good tune up if needed and run the car. High mileage doesn't scare me anymore. Many people go 300,000 miles on well maintained american cars today.

+1 on that

To solve the belt squeeling issue, go get a gatorback belt

Spartan232 · November 13th, 2010, 10:04 AM

It does not smoke at all. It looks like I might have a small oil leak at the intake manifold, but dont seem to have any water in the oil (so thats good). Distributor cap has already been replaced. Plug Wires have been replaced with 8mm Ford Racing wires. Im assuming the plugs have been changed, but I need to check it. Cold air intake is my next purchase. After the belt of course.

flattusmaximus78 · November 13th, 2010, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Spartan232

It does not smoke at all. It looks like I might have a small oil leak at the intake manifold, but dont seem to have any water in the oil (so thats good). Distributor cap has already been replaced. Plug Wires have been replaced with 8mm Ford Racing wires. Im assuming the plugs have been changed, but I need to check it. Cold air intake is my next purchase. After the belt of course.

Intake gaskets are cake. But I'm sure it will have helacious idle issues once you unseal it.

93hatch · November 13th, 2010, 10:37 AM

my 5.0 truck has 220k and runs faaking perfect. Car has zero miles and doesnt run

Spartan232 · November 13th, 2010, 11:10 AM

Muahha. Just bought my belt. Ill put it on when I get home. Nothing fancy though

Next up:
Cold Air Intake
Ignition Coil

93hatch · November 13th, 2010, 12:06 PM

K and n drop in and leave the stock coil

Spartan232 · November 13th, 2010, 01:10 PM

Why keep the stock coil?

FastStang91Lx · November 13th, 2010, 04:26 PM

40 dollar msd coil ftw!

93hatch · November 13th, 2010, 05:28 PM

Your car doesn't need nor will benefit from an aftermarket coil

FastStang91Lx · November 14th, 2010, 02:21 AM

So my car doesn't benefit from the MSD coil in it either? If I had a car with 175k or whatever on it and it was 15 years old, I would sure as shit replace the coil. The Ford coils weren't that great anyway. Maybe I should start sending you the factory coils out of the cars I yank them from. Hell, my car only had 70k on it when I tossed the stocker.

WhiteMamba · November 14th, 2010, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

So my car doesn't benefit from the MSD coil in it either? If I had a car with 175k or whatever on it and it was 15 years old, I would sure as shit replace the coil. The Ford coils weren't that great anyway. Maybe I should start sending you the factory coils out of the cars I yank them from. Hell, my car only had 70k on it when I tossed the stocker.

Actually I have heard the stock coil is the best coil. I have heard of the MSD's having issues. I have an aftermarket coil but kept my stocker just in case.

I have the world famous BWD coil from advance.

moneymo · November 14th, 2010, 01:11 PM

Wow thats good still a buddy in our Mustang Club has a 89LX it has over 400k but drives so freakn smooth you wouldnt think it has that much.. I know i was shocked, mine just hit 100k and im thinking of having it rebuilt here in the near future.

FastStang91Lx · November 14th, 2010, 01:39 PM

Up here in MN, our Mustangs generally don't accumulate that many miles due to having only a 6 month driving season. I haven't really looked, but I've never seen a fox up here that the owner has said has been over 170k. I'm sure they exist, but I haven't come accross any.

93HatchsBFF · November 14th, 2010, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

So my car doesn't benefit from the MSD coil in it either? If I had a car with 175k or whatever on it and it was 15 years old, I would sure as shit replace the coil. The Ford coils weren't that great anyway. Maybe I should start sending you the factory coils out of the cars I yank them from. Hell, my car only had 70k on it when I tossed the stocker.

not you blacky the op

Edit: on my roomys account lawl. Youre still black

FastStang91Lx · November 14th, 2010, 01:44 PM

hahhahahha....

Spartan232 · November 15th, 2010, 11:46 AM

So... what everyone is saying is... I should stick with a stock coil?
Cause I was thinking about going with an MSD 44000 volt coil...

86_Notch · November 15th, 2010, 05:04 PM

I'd just do a good tuneup , oil change, and swap out the fuel pump for a 190 or 255 and change the fuel filter.

November 13th, 2010, 09:53 AM	#1
Spartan232 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	5.0 With alot of miles... Hello. Im new to this site. I just bought a 1995 Mustang GT Coupe with the 5.0 motor. Now Im not new to Mustangs and have owned several in the past. However, the Mustang I just bought has 187k miles on it. It seems to run and drive well, though the belt is slipping and squeaking and really pissing me off (lol, getting a new one today). I was just wondering what engine components I need to see about replacing or stuff that I should be checking on for wear. I am on a limited budget and just want to make sure the car is running well while I tinker with it. It is going to be my everyday driver. So, any help with this would be great. Thanks in advance!

November 13th, 2010, 09:55 AM	#2
WhiteMamba Regular 88 Notch Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saint Charles IL Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it's not leaking or smoking I wouldn't screw with it. Check compression, give it a good tune up if needed and run the car. High mileage doesn't scare me anymore. Many people go 300,000 miles on well maintained american cars today. __________________ 88 Notchy 306 with 70mm Turbo 510 RWHP on 10lbs K thnx Can we chat?

November 13th, 2010, 10:37 AM	#6
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	my 5.0 truck has 220k and runs faaking perfect. Car has zero miles and doesnt run __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

November 13th, 2010, 12:06 PM	#8
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	K and n drop in and leave the stock coil __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

November 13th, 2010, 04:26 PM	#10
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	40 dollar msd coil ftw! __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

November 13th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#4
Spartan232 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	It does not smoke at all. It looks like I might have a small oil leak at the intake manifold, but dont seem to have any water in the oil (so thats good). Distributor cap has already been replaced. Plug Wires have been replaced with 8mm Ford Racing wires. Im assuming the plugs have been changed, but I need to check it. Cold air intake is my next purchase. After the belt of course.

November 13th, 2010, 11:10 AM	#7
Spartan232 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Muahha. Just bought my belt. Ill put it on when I get home. Nothing fancy though Next up: Cold Air Intake Ignition Coil

November 13th, 2010, 01:10 PM	#9
Spartan232 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why keep the stock coil?

November 13th, 2010, 05:28 PM	#11
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your car doesn't need nor will benefit from an aftermarket coil __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

November 14th, 2010, 02:21 AM	#12
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	So my car doesn't benefit from the MSD coil in it either? If I had a car with 175k or whatever on it and it was 15 years old, I would sure as shit replace the coil. The Ford coils weren't that great anyway. Maybe I should start sending you the factory coils out of the cars I yank them from. Hell, my car only had 70k on it when I tossed the stocker. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

November 14th, 2010, 01:11 PM	#14
moneymo Premium Member 1991 Mustang Gt 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grayson, GA Posts: 197 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow thats good still a buddy in our Mustang Club has a 89LX it has over 400k but drives so freakn smooth you wouldnt think it has that much.. I know i was shocked, mine just hit 100k and im thinking of having it rebuilt here in the near future. __________________ 91 Mustang Gt 306/Under Drive Pulleys/gt40 heads/ so many more goodies

November 14th, 2010, 01:39 PM	#15
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Up here in MN, our Mustangs generally don't accumulate that many miles due to having only a 6 month driving season. I haven't really looked, but I've never seen a fox up here that the owner has said has been over 170k. I'm sure they exist, but I haven't come accross any. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

November 14th, 2010, 01:44 PM	#17
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	hahhahahha.... __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

November 15th, 2010, 11:46 AM	#18
Spartan232 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	So... what everyone is saying is... I should stick with a stock coil? Cause I was thinking about going with an MSD 44000 volt coil...

November 15th, 2010, 05:04 PM	#19
86_Notch Hardcore Enthusiast 1986 lx notch 9.98 @ 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,522 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd just do a good tuneup , oil change, and swap out the fuel pump for a 190 or 255 and change the fuel filter. __________________ " Spending money I don't have.... on things I don't need .... to impress people I don't know " .

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