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Old 07-09-2002, 12:39 PM   #7
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Kevn:

Welcome to Mustang Works Online!

That's a fine-looking 'Stang and appears to have been well taken care of.

Subframe connectors should help silence that squeek but it could just be some body parts rubbing somewhere and no guarantee that subframe connecters will do the job, however, they are such a good investment I would still recommend you buy and install them.

The Ford Mustang power steering pumps are notorious for whining. Try changing the fluid (no one ever does and this makes a difference) and of course, check for leaks around the hoses. Forget attempting to install a GM pump as there is no advantage to that.

The A/C could have a variety of problems. The most common is leak at the O-rings, as was mentioned in an earlier post. They are cheesy and leak after a few years. I had mine replaced (after they leaked at five years) by an A/C shop with some huge, heavy-duty connectors and never a leak since.

The compressor could be shot (inoperative)...check that (and the fuse). Expensive part to replace- around $400. new. The evaporator can also be shot and need to be replaced. I would have a A/C shop (that you can trust) check it all out, unless you know something about A/C or know someone who does.

Most Mustang owners use the Autolite copper-core plus. Available @ Wal-Mart for $1. each. A brass-terminal cap is best but probably not available for a 2.3.

Lots of good choices in spark plug wires. I use Taylor Spiral-Pro but others have other preferences. New Ford Motorcraft wires are probably fine for your application. Stock ignition timing (initial) is 10 degrees.
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