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  1. Any experience with the Fel-Pro kit for head gasket repair?

    I was thinking about picking up this kit from Rock Auto for the head gasket repair on my 2.3L. I was wondering if anyone has experience with this Fel-Pro head gasket? Is there anything else I should replace while I'm tearing the engine apart? I need to get the Head Studs from ARP but I didn't...
  2. What service manual should I use for a repair?

    I need to do the head gasket on my 2.3l. What would be the best service to go with for the repair? I have used Haynes in the past. But is there a better online option? I've not found the Ford service manual. If anyone knows where to find that. I'll happily buy into it.
  3. What would you do with a bad head gasket on your 2.3l?

    I recently picked up a ecoboost mustang and confirmed that I have a bad head gasket with a combustion test on the coolant reservoir. What would you guys do? Try repairing the head gasket or just buying a remanufactured engine core? I bought this car as something that I can tool and learn on. I...
  4. 2015 Mustang Ecoboost showing signs of misfire. Would you buy it and fix or walk away?

    Hi All, I have a friend that I helped buy a Mustang many year ago. Who just told me they are planning on getting rid of the car. Because they are having a misfire issue with the engine. I believe that I can fix this myself as long as the engine block isn't warped. I want to buy the car off of...
  5. Shout out to my dealer for helping out on costs for once.

    Went in for a Transmission oil change and Allignment with a purchased camber bolt possibly being added. That I was supposed to do yesterday. But couldn't get at the bolt because of the caliper. And I wasn't confident to remove the caliper so late in the evening. But that works out because of the...
  6. Is another 5 years and 48k miles of warranty worth the nearly 5K?

    I have only driven 66K miles on my current 100K/6year warranty. So the warranty is up at the end of August. And the California dealership I bought from is offering a ultra service plan for another 4 or 5 years that only covers an additional 48k miles from when my current plan ends. So at most up...
  7. Downhill stop to go. Rough shift into 3rd with no application of power. Could this be a sign of the CDF Bushing going on the 3rd gear?

    Hi All, I was in traffic on a hilly windy road. When I let the car carry itself. I would smooth shift from 1st to 2nd, but when engaging for 3rd. The shift was hard and shuttered the car. Each time I did this over a few miles of traffic blocked road. I have a warranty. But no dealer near me...
  8. Coolant disappearing update - Picture of cap included

    So for years I've noticed I've had disappearing coolant in the reservoir. But I couldn't find where it was going. Well, I decided to replace the cap and I think the stains on the cap prove that it was blowing coolant by. Would you think these stains confirm this? I've not noticed any lowering in...
  9. Should I pay off after getting laid off?

    I have, I think, 5 more payments left. 718$. But I just was laid off. Would you just bite the bullet and pay off the car or just try and make it work? I have 0.00% APR. And everyone keeps telling me not to pay it off because its free money. I just feel better if I would get rid of that payment...
  10. Buying a different color PP1 wing for my Midnight Black GT.

    I was thinking of buying off eBay. One of the other colored PP1 wings for my car. Maybe the Orange tail with the black body. Or the light blue. What are your thoughts on a different color PP1 tail?
  11. Where do you get alignments?

    I used to always go to a Goodyear shop in Monterey. But they told me when I called for the first time after buying the mustang. That only Ford can perform alignments. If the car has the self centering tech. Were they correct and I can only go to a Ford dealer? Or do you take it to non-dealers...
  12. Where The F%$# Is My Coolant Going?

    Recently had my most recent oil change tested by Blackrock. 0% coolant showing up in the oil. So the coolant is going into the oil. So where the hell is it leaking? I've checked the Y pipe by the thermo. I see no leakage or stains. I've checked all the other hoses. And nothing is showing up. But...
  13. Unresponsive USB Port - Possible easy fix

    I have had a 2019 GT for years now. And after the first couple of months the USB port in the front. Stopped connecting to Carplay when plugged in. I noticed that when I held the USB In place it would connect. So, I went and wrapped the USB end with 1 layer of electrical tape. And now it works...
  14. Fluttering Rocker Arm on Driver Side of Engine - 2019 5.0

    I've recently started to hear an odd sound coming from what I think is the rocker arm on maybe the third cylinder of the driver side bank. Has anyone ever had one fail before? I'm thinking of taking the car in for a warranty check up. But sometimes the sound disappears. So I'm worried they won't...
  15. Bad Exhaust VVT Solenoid / Since I bought the car and finally looked into it at 40,000 miles.

    Had some time to hand my car over to the Ford dealer for some TLC. Had the transmission serviced and a few TSB's taken care. However, I brought up the concern I had always had. The VCT Solenoid noise I would hear inside a drive thru when I went driving. The team wasn't able to replicate, so...
  16. Recent Car Accident: Hit at Red Light. Now my car is being over sticker by 33K.

    I just located at a local ford, an identical but new Mustang to the one I own. It was rearended while at a red light with medium structural damage. Not light but not major. It will get hit very badly on carfax if it isn't totaled. So looking for a new car. I found this one that just arrived in...
  17. Recently completed my cars 2nd allignment at 25K. 1500 miles later.

    The front tires are down to the wires on the inside toe. Like very very badly wore flat down on the inside of the tires. I have had 2 allignments done on the car since purchase. I've also been very aware of my air pressure and take care of it every few days if need be. But I had a bad experience...
  18. Next Gen Mustang Nascar | Ford Performance Release Video

    Next Gen Mustang Video Looks a lot like the same for the S650. What does everyone else think?
  19. The Death of Sync has come.

    Ford has announced they will be introducing Android Auto. Into all vehicles and will be ending development on Sync QSX. Ford Announcement Thoughts?
  20. 20K Maintenance Questions

    Hey All, I've been taking care of my car, myself, besides the alignments. But I haven't seen an indepth look at what should be performed at the 20K service. I've been attentiative when doing my oil changes. Had some forest fires in the area. So cabin and engine air filters have been changed...





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