HEEEELLLP!
#1
HEEEELLLP!
So Im gonna try and bring you guys up to speed on what ive got here.
Sorry it's so long.
About 2 weeks ago I bought my first mustang, a 99 GT with a 4.6/ Auto.
The only warranty they had was 30 day 25% parts/labor. I own a tire shop
and i have an ASE cert. mechanic, so I just bought it as is, and thought i
negotiated a pretty good deal. What's the worst that could happen, right?
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
fast forward about 5 days later, it started to overheat, and I tracked that
down to be just a radiator cap. Simple enough. Well, I took care of that, and
the next day i drove it, and started to smell oil. Crap. Put it on the lift, and
After about a half a friggin hour of searching, I found it coming out of the
right side cylinder head. Joy.
Anyway, it's just about back together with new gaskets, bolts and all the
goodies, and one of my mechanics friends told him that if he doesn't use
some special ford tool to pressurize the oil system, it'll grenade as soon as i
start it. Soooo, is this true? Should i buddy up with the local ford dealer?
Take her out back and put her down? any advice at all would be appreciated!
Sorry it's so long.
About 2 weeks ago I bought my first mustang, a 99 GT with a 4.6/ Auto.
The only warranty they had was 30 day 25% parts/labor. I own a tire shop
and i have an ASE cert. mechanic, so I just bought it as is, and thought i
negotiated a pretty good deal. What's the worst that could happen, right?
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
fast forward about 5 days later, it started to overheat, and I tracked that
down to be just a radiator cap. Simple enough. Well, I took care of that, and
the next day i drove it, and started to smell oil. Crap. Put it on the lift, and
After about a half a friggin hour of searching, I found it coming out of the
right side cylinder head. Joy.
Anyway, it's just about back together with new gaskets, bolts and all the
goodies, and one of my mechanics friends told him that if he doesn't use
some special ford tool to pressurize the oil system, it'll grenade as soon as i
start it. Soooo, is this true? Should i buddy up with the local ford dealer?
Take her out back and put her down? any advice at all would be appreciated!
#5
Update: Okay, So i went to the ford garage and the head tech told me i have nothing to worry about. He says he's done plenty of them and never heard of such a thing. I guess im just being cautious.
Well, i'll let you guys know how it turns out!
And Devongarver, I live about 18 miles Northwest of Stuebenville/Werton WV.
Right in the hills, with all the crick-people
Well, i'll let you guys know how it turns out!
And Devongarver, I live about 18 miles Northwest of Stuebenville/Werton WV.
Right in the hills, with all the crick-people
#6
Update: Okay, So i went to the ford garage and the head tech told me i have nothing to worry about. He says he's done plenty of them and never heard of such a thing. I guess im just being cautious.
Well, i'll let you guys know how it turns out!
And Devongarver, I live about 18 miles Northwest of Stuebenville/Werton WV.
Right in the hills, with all the crick-people
Well, i'll let you guys know how it turns out!
And Devongarver, I live about 18 miles Northwest of Stuebenville/Werton WV.
Right in the hills, with all the crick-people
Do you ride atvs? Thats about all we did back then, great riding area down there!
#7
Yeah hopedales 15 minutes away, I can make it there in about 8 if im in a hurry lol Chances are they've been to my shop. Ask them if they've heard of Laney Tire. Carrolton's about the same distance as stuebenville from me, just in the opposite direction. yeah ridin is about all there is to do around here, lol