SICK OF THIS

nHuman · February 6th, 2007, 04:44 PM

So i pondered the idea of keeping my 96 GT and throwing some cash in it.

I figure I'd throw some 4:11 gears , pop on some headers, get a good tune. and clean up the sensors etc

After basically calling 4-5 ppl in the phone book I now see that finding a good all around mechanic is basically impossible.

So if you wanna put some real cash into your mustang your gonna get screwed with mass labor at diff shops. There is no hook up with one good shop and get a deal because your getting quantity upgrades.

So yeh fuck it. Im trading.

HMUSN · February 6th, 2007, 04:47 PM

depending on where you are from you can join a car club.. they normally only go to one trusted shop and that shop loves the business so they hook up the members..

just a thought.

68 dlxcoupe · February 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM

Where are you located at?

Casper98GT · February 6th, 2007, 05:03 PM

Thats the best part of being a Ford tech

If you want a modded car, you either need money or tech knowhow.

nHuman · February 6th, 2007, 07:02 PM

I live in north carolina, I got money sort of.. I just cant deal with paying double the cost of parts just for labor its sickening.

nHuman · February 6th, 2007, 07:05 PM

Casper remember the problem I was having with the overheat / water @ coolant dumped out on me the other day?

Well I popped the hood open today after work just now after I got home from work.

All of the coolant @ water is still in the reservoir, would this not be the water pump being that none of the fluids are circulating?

HMUSN · February 6th, 2007, 08:30 PM

sounds like the water pump.

besides... why pay for labor.. go buy a hanes or chiltons book and do it your self..if you are having trouble with something.. i am sure someone here knows the answer.

96Snaker · February 6th, 2007, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

sounds like the water pump.

besides... why pay for labor.. go buy a hanes or chiltons book and do it your self..if you are having trouble with something.. i am sure someone here knows the answer.

+1 on the comment about the hanes repair manuals (or better yet, a ford shop guide specific to your year/model)... I use them religiously, unless it is something internal, then I'll leave it to the pros.

- - also, sounds like your water pump, based on whatcha said there - -

oh and labor is a bitch here too (it's up to around $110/hr and even more at your local Ford shop, ouch)

68 dlxcoupe · February 6th, 2007, 10:31 PM

I second the whole manual thing none of it's really hard. Unless you get to the big stuff. Just take your time it will all come together what are you trying to do exactly?

jerb43 · February 7th, 2007, 12:14 AM

yeah, most definetly do the work yourself! that will cut down costs drastically!

nHuman · February 7th, 2007, 04:10 PM

Yeh my friend is a little more mechanicly fingered then i am , but even he says for a water pump you need one of those pulley belt machines or w/e

Yeh He's always telling me to get a manual.

However I want my mustang to have around 350-400hp to the floor for me to be happy with it. And I just dont see that happening easily (even with 5 grand).

68 dlxcoupe · February 7th, 2007, 04:59 PM

I got your problem soolved for you blown 5.4 Lightning engine problem solved!!!

mystang0673 · February 8th, 2007, 12:16 AM

man it would be cheaper for you to drive here to get your car worked on than it would be to have it worked on there. its 45/hr here in ms

FaStStAnG5-0 · February 8th, 2007, 09:12 AM

where in NC do you live? i know a few places around charlotte if you are interested...

February 6th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#1
nHuman Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 306 iTrader: 0 reviews	SICK OF THIS So i pondered the idea of keeping my 96 GT and throwing some cash in it. I figure I'd throw some 4:11 gears , pop on some headers, get a good tune. and clean up the sensors etc After basically calling 4-5 ppl in the phone book I now see that finding a good all around mechanic is basically impossible. So if you wanna put some real cash into your mustang your gonna get screwed with mass labor at diff shops. There is no hook up with one good shop and get a deal because your getting quantity upgrades. So yeh fuck it. Im trading.

February 6th, 2007, 04:47 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	depending on where you are from you can join a car club.. they normally only go to one trusted shop and that shop loves the business so they hook up the members.. just a thought. __________________

February 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#3
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 919 iTrader: 2 reviews	Where are you located at? __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

February 6th, 2007, 05:03 PM	#4
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,395 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats the best part of being a Ford tech If you want a modded car, you either need money or tech knowhow. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

February 6th, 2007, 08:30 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	sounds like the water pump. besides... why pay for labor.. go buy a hanes or chiltons book and do it your self..if you are having trouble with something.. i am sure someone here knows the answer. __________________

February 6th, 2007, 07:02 PM	#5
nHuman Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 306 iTrader: 0 reviews	I live in north carolina, I got money sort of.. I just cant deal with paying double the cost of parts just for labor its sickening.

February 6th, 2007, 07:05 PM	#6
nHuman Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 306 iTrader: 0 reviews	Casper remember the problem I was having with the overheat / water @ coolant dumped out on me the other day? Well I popped the hood open today after work just now after I got home from work. All of the coolant @ water is still in the reservoir, would this not be the water pump being that none of the fluids are circulating?

February 6th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#9
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 919 iTrader: 2 reviews	I second the whole manual thing none of it's really hard. Unless you get to the big stuff. Just take your time it will all come together what are you trying to do exactly? __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

February 7th, 2007, 12:14 AM	#10
jerb43 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah, most definetly do the work yourself! that will cut down costs drastically! __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Super Charged! CGS Sub frames, Auto Meter gauges, Bassani Exhaust!

February 7th, 2007, 04:10 PM	#11
nHuman Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 306 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeh my friend is a little more mechanicly fingered then i am , but even he says for a water pump you need one of those pulley belt machines or w/e Yeh He's always telling me to get a manual. However I want my mustang to have around 350-400hp to the floor for me to be happy with it. And I just dont see that happening easily (even with 5 grand).

February 7th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#12
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 919 iTrader: 2 reviews	I got your problem soolved for you blown 5.4 Lightning engine problem solved!!! __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

February 8th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#13
mystang0673 MM Fanatic 6.82@100mph 1.45 60' Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,239 iTrader: 0 reviews	man it would be cheaper for you to drive here to get your car worked on than it would be to have it worked on there. its 45/hr here in ms __________________

February 8th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#14
FaStStAnG5-0 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,222 iTrader: 0 reviews	where in NC do you live? i know a few places around charlotte if you are interested... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461223 1994 GT: MSD 6AL, BBK O/R H-Pipe, Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers, 3:73 rear, Hurst Short Shifter, MAC cold air intake & much more coming soon!

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