Buying a used Mustang
01-20-2015, 06:56 PM
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I've never heard of an intake manifold breaking on the 4.0. The plastic thermostat housing is the problem - so look for coolant under the intake manifold or evidence of a leak around the thermostat housing (it usually splits on the back side). Very common for that to break.
01-20-2015, 07:23 PM
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I've never heard of an intake manifold breaking on the 4.0. The plastic thermostat housing is the problem - so look for coolant under the intake manifold or evidence of a leak around the thermostat housing (it usually splits on the back side). Very common for that to break.
01-21-2015, 12:11 AM
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iam reading a lot about the problem, and thanks man, its a good tip to search, i think with my and i can reach the piece or camera phone, i will gave a small talk see the car, driving it, after regarding the problems.
The actual owner seems a good guy by phone and tell me that the car was a good by miles on it but he is the only owner and for him the car is in shape, but in the ad dont have photos of the motor so
The actual owner seems a good guy by phone and tell me that the car was a good by miles on it but he is the only owner and for him the car is in shape, but in the ad dont have photos of the motor so
01-21-2015, 11:27 AM
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And transmition beacause i never used automatic, you know, i'm european, we use clutch, and its diferent, and a new challenge driving it and test it, any sugestions?
And by now Thank you all
01-21-2015, 05:24 PM
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Go with the 3.7L! I was a hell of a lot happier with my 3.7 compared to the 4.0. Not to mention, as soon as my 4.0 went over 100k it seemed to have a lot of problems. Not mechanically, more with cosmetics.
Also, 3.7 has more power and better gas mileage. It's almost a no brainer to go with the 3.7.
Also, 3.7 has more power and better gas mileage. It's almost a no brainer to go with the 3.7.
He's going to buy my oldest son's 2006 v6 mustang.
01-21-2015, 09:36 PM
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01-21-2015, 09:56 PM
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You must be thinking of the 3.8L new edge v6 engine which is completely different than the 3.7L DOHC S197 v6. Going from a new edge v6 to a S197 4.0 isn't that much difference in power or gas mileage. Sure, it's a step up. Barely.
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01-22-2015, 02:52 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think ford has offered a 3.7 v6 mustang until 2011.
You must be thinking of the 3.8L new edge v6 engine which is completely different than the 3.7L DOHC S197 v6. Going from a new edge v6 to a S197 4.0 isn't that much difference in power or gas mileage. Sure, it's a step up. Barely.
You must be thinking of the 3.8L new edge v6 engine which is completely different than the 3.7L DOHC S197 v6. Going from a new edge v6 to a S197 4.0 isn't that much difference in power or gas mileage. Sure, it's a step up. Barely.
OP, you asked about leaks, look behind the carpet on the passengers side especially after it rains and see if it is damp. You can also do a search on water leak to get an idea of where to look. As far as which car to purchase is really a personal preference.