new and still learning
12-26-2007, 03:35 AM
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new and still learning
first off letme say merry xmas, and happy new year. just alittle background always ajeep guy, yesterdaay bought a 2000 auto mustang gt. firstmuscle car. im a mechanic so i know my way around, but jsut curious... any common problems with the 2000 GT i should look out for. I all ready did a search and came up with the timing chain, which im not having problems with. oh and its stock with 94,XXX miles. any info or usefull tips, as far as maintenance and daily care would be greatly appreciated guys. oh and i never have owned a chevy
12-26-2007, 05:45 AM
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RE: new and still learning
http://www.automotive.com/2000/12/fo...lls/index.html
someone who's more in touch could tell you about those plastic intake recalls or whatever.. i think they were for 97's - 01's, but don't quote me on that. all i know is my car's fine..
someone who's more in touch could tell you about those plastic intake recalls or whatever.. i think they were for 97's - 01's, but don't quote me on that. all i know is my car's fine..
12-26-2007, 12:34 PM
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RE: new and still learning
You won`t get the intake replaced under warranty. We are out of the time "window" now. I`ve had mine for a year now & have had no problems. Things that suck (at least to me) are 1. When/if you change the spark plugs, don`t even think of doing it without a torque wrench. There are only around six threads holding the plug in the heads. If you tighten them too tight, the threads come out with the plug. If you don`t tighten them enough, they work their way loose & then blow out of the head, taking the threads with them. The proper tourque is 13-15ftlbs. 2. Another thing I don`t like is the lack of a normal power brake booster. The system on our cars is tied in with the power steering system
. I would get a Factory service manual from a place like Helms. All inall though, they are a fun car
. I would get a Factory service manual from a place like Helms. All inall though, they are a fun car
12-26-2007, 01:57 PM
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RE: new and still learning
the intake cracking in the 99 and 00, spark plugs blowing out, tranny, TO bearing that is all i can think of off the top of my head. if you supercharge it, you can have a whole other set of problems.
12-26-2007, 02:09 PM
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RE: new and still learning
also the parking brake has a recall. something about the adjuster not adjusting properly and the seat belts dont like to retract at times. when they are running well though they are a really fun car to drive.
