Engine acting up

ZsMach1 · April 12th, 2008, 06:54 PM

So today I got out of work and turned on my car, as I was sitting there warming it up I noticed it shaking a bit. I could see the shaker hood moving and my gear shifter handle moving along with the car. I got out of the car and i could hear the exhaust making a different noise, it would make like a thump sound or like a drone coming out of the exhaust all the way from the engine. It does it 3 times stops for 1sec 3 times stops for 1 sec and it just does this on and on. Every time it makes the noise the engine rocks and shakes side to side. Also at WOT it feels like the engine shakes more than usual. The car just does not sound right, any ideas? I have heard that detonation sounds something like this, could it be that? I really hope its not that,

help?

HMUSN · April 12th, 2008, 07:11 PM

whens the last time you changed your plugs?

ZsMach1 · April 12th, 2008, 07:38 PM

Never, =( I have had the car about a year and a half or two. Think its time for a change? How often should you change them?

HMUSN · April 12th, 2008, 07:40 PM

yea it's def time for a change.

I don't know what the Ford specs say but I changed mine every 15-20k

ZsMach1 · April 12th, 2008, 07:49 PM

Yeah, I think im going to go get them looked at and changed. Hopefully that will solve the problem. How much do you think having that done will go for? Any suggestions on some good ones that I should look into?

BWAL09 · April 12th, 2008, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by ZsMach1

Yeah, I think im going to go get them looked at and changed. Hopefully that will solve the problem. How much do you think having that done will go for? Any suggestions on some good ones that I should look into?

why not change them yourself?

HMUSN · April 12th, 2008, 07:52 PM

don't pay someone to do something so simple.

and use copper plugs.. here is a good list.

Spark Plug List For Mustangs

and I'll find a write up on changing them if you would like.. it really is very simple.

ZsMach1 · April 12th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Awsome, yeah I if I can get a write up I will definitly do it myself. I have started to do my own work on the car so this will help me out. I did my last mods and the car has not fallen apart so I will give this a try too.

Thanks,

HMUSN · April 12th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Ford Mustang: Mustang Tech: Maintenance and Tune Up: 99+ Sparkplug installation

this is for a 2v so the pics are different but it's the same thing

ZsMach1 · April 23rd, 2008, 04:47 PM

Cool thanks, I have my day off tomorrow and will be replacing them.

ZsMach1 · April 24th, 2008, 10:57 AM

Oh what should the gap be for the plugs? They come .54 when I bought them, is that ok or should it be changed a little? That sounds good for what I have been reading but just making sure.

deedub97GT · April 24th, 2008, 02:50 PM

.54 is fine man you car isnt modded out of control you can still run fine on stock gap copper plugs no worries big guy

ZsMach1 · April 24th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Thanks,

ZsMach1 · April 25th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Well installed the spak plugs today and changed my fuel filter, the car is running good so far. I have not been able to get on it and have only driven it for about ten minuts but the car feels good and no more shaking or jolting of the engine. Hopefully it stays this way, only thing I am worried about now is the responce at WOT and at higher RPMS. Cant give it a try till late tonight but hopefully everything comes out well.

Installing everything was pretty simple, only thing I really had to disconnect was my CAI and that was only from the TB since I could move it around and work around it. Saved myself a huge amount of money, the guy at the shop wanted over $300 just for changing the plugs. thanks everyone

April 12th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#1
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Engine acting up So today I got out of work and turned on my car, as I was sitting there warming it up I noticed it shaking a bit. I could see the shaker hood moving and my gear shifter handle moving along with the car. I got out of the car and i could hear the exhaust making a different noise, it would make like a thump sound or like a drone coming out of the exhaust all the way from the engine. It does it 3 times stops for 1sec 3 times stops for 1 sec and it just does this on and on. Every time it makes the noise the engine rocks and shakes side to side. Also at WOT it feels like the engine shakes more than usual. The car just does not sound right, any ideas? I have heard that detonation sounds something like this, could it be that? I really hope its not that, help? __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

April 12th, 2008, 07:38 PM	#3
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Never, =( I have had the car about a year and a half or two. Think its time for a change? How often should you change them? __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

April 12th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#5
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Yeah, I think im going to go get them looked at and changed. Hopefully that will solve the problem. How much do you think having that done will go for? Any suggestions on some good ones that I should look into? __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

April 12th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#8
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Awsome, yeah I if I can get a write up I will definitly do it myself. I have started to do my own work on the car so this will help me out. I did my last mods and the car has not fallen apart so I will give this a try too. Thanks, __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

April 23rd, 2008, 04:47 PM	#10
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Cool thanks, I have my day off tomorrow and will be replacing them. __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

April 24th, 2008, 10:57 AM	#11
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Oh what should the gap be for the plugs? They come .54 when I bought them, is that ok or should it be changed a little? That sounds good for what I have been reading but just making sure. __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17 Last edited by ZsMach1 : April 24th, 2008 at 11:05 AM.

April 24th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#13
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Thanks, __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

April 25th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#14
ZsMach1 Regular 2003 Mach1 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 193	Well installed the spak plugs today and changed my fuel filter, the car is running good so far. I have not been able to get on it and have only driven it for about ten minuts but the car feels good and no more shaking or jolting of the engine. Hopefully it stays this way, only thing I am worried about now is the responce at WOT and at higher RPMS. Cant give it a try till late tonight but hopefully everything comes out well. Installing everything was pretty simple, only thing I really had to disconnect was my CAI and that was only from the TB since I could move it around and work around it. Saved myself a huge amount of money, the guy at the shop wanted over $300 just for changing the plugs. thanks everyone __________________ 2003 Mach1 mustang: JLT Cold Air Intake (Dark shadow gray) FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Xcal2 with custom tune by Trick Tuners X-pipe with Magnaflow exhaust Tokico illumina adjustable rear shocks Nitto 555R 275/40/17

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