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3.8 L Essex Engine ICK! by mschmal
May 14, 2007 (9:02 am)
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ICK ICK ICK.
 
Not sure if the head gasket issue was ever really resolved but in the early 90s, these engins were blowing up like crazy.
 
Do a search through the forums.
 
Mark.
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2000 V6 Mustang Problem by stang13
Jun 04, 2007 (1:35 pm)
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My mustang lags for a couple of seconds when it reaches the 40 Mile Mark and I can feel something shake. The shaking isn't hard but I can notice it. I've had a couple of mechanics check it out but they say nothing is wrong, does anyone know anything about my problem?
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Ford Mustang Engine Advice by jbob88
Jun 22, 2007 (5:56 pm)
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I picked up a 1998 351W engine for next to nothing. I plan on droping it into a mustang. At the moment the engine is all stock. i am looking to find out some cheap modifications i can make to increase proformance.
 
All advice is welcome.
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2001 Mustang Cobra SVT by 01cobra
Jun 25, 2007 (12:45 pm)
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I have a knocking noise that can be heard easily at an idle. I took it in to the Ford dealer and they said it was coming from the heads (44,000 miles). They did all of the head work completely ($5000 on their bill:) and it still has the same noise. They ran all tests and said they could not figure out what is causing the noise but bring it back if it blows-up. It has gotten slightly worse lately. Anyone have a similar problem or comments?
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Re: 2001 Mustang Cobra SVT [01cobra] by kmccale
Jul 16, 2007 (11:10 pm)
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Replying to: 01cobra (Jun 25, 2007 12:45 pm)

I just might have the same problem. My Mustang is a 3.8L V6 2000 convertible. It makes a fairly loud knocking noise while in drive. It's loudest in the lower gears but still noticable while I accelerate. If I rev the engine while idling, the knocking noise is very slight but still annoyingly noticable. I was told it might be caused by dirty tappets. Another was to replace the intake manifold gasket. Or replace the exhaust manifold gasket. I've went through the dealership and a few local shops but no luck. Please let me know if you have/find a possible solution.
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2000 Mustang V6 by mynameisdare
Dec 04, 2007 (12:34 pm)
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This just started happening about a week ago, but whenever I hit around 65 - 70 + my car starts to vibrate, I'm just trying to figure out what it is so I can fix it.
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Re: 2000 Mustang V6 [mynameisdare] by akirby
Dec 04, 2007 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: mynameisdare (Dec 04, 2007 12:34 pm)

It's normally an out of balance or defective tire. Have the tires checked and rebalanced (or replaced it they're worn). If that's not it then the driveshaft would be the next logical culprit.
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89 gt Electronic engine control by muenscher
Feb 07, 2008 (7:27 pm)
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I am looking for the location where the eec relay switch is located and I cannot find it. Anyone out there know where.
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2002 mustang by pilk1
Feb 10, 2008 (10:18 am)
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I was wondering if anyone knows why my mustang is not running smooth. a mechanic told me that my intake manifold gasket is leaking coolant into one of my cylinders causing it to run a little rough. He told me that this is a big problem with mustangs with over 100k miles on them is this true??

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