Skip to main content

Messages

This section allows you to view all Messages made by this member. Note that you can only see Messages made in areas you currently have access to.

Messages - Mikey97D

121
Suspension/Steering / Brake Fluid Contaminated Pads
Unfortunately, it looks as if my re-manufactured rear caliper on the driver side sprung a leak and now the Hawk pads on that side are soaked.  It is DOT 4 brake fluid not sure if it makes any difference. 

If I didn't spend the extra coin on these pads I would just replace the pads, but curious if the Hawk pads can be cleaned.  I see online that the brake fluid is water soluble and the puddle in my driveway cleaned up well.  I am just not sure how long it has been leaking since I oddly don't notice a brake pedal feel change.
122
Lounge / Re: Reuse steeringwheel bolt?
If you decide to not get a new bolt, I would suggest cleaning the threaded shaft and nut threads with acetone or rubbing alcohol and let dry completely.  Then I would use Loctite 262 thread locker sparingly (on male thread only).  You may need to use a heat gun to remove.

Edit:  the prep of the threads (cleaning) is the most important part otherwise the Loctite does not work.
123
User Rides / Re: Starting fresh
I would not call that impulsive.  Thank you for sharing your story cause I now know to avoid FiTech.

Good to see the car is back up and running.
124
User Rides / Re: Work In Progress. '88 TC
The local Foxbody club setup a dyno day that I brought the Thunderbird to that they ran a sniffer in the exhaust so I could see the AFR number.  Between the 2 runs the AFR stayed at 12:1.
Made 189.74 HP at 5360 RPM and 226.54 ft-lbs of torque at 3570 RPM.  82°F & 52% Humidity
Considering that no big changes have been done to the engine not to shabby at the rear wheels.
127
Lounge / Re: Car insurance for rarely driven vehicles?
You can name your price on what you want to insure it for and they will either agree or not.  Only thing that will happen is the premium price will change accordingly.
128
Lounge / Re: Car insurance for rarely driven vehicles?
I went with Haggerty collector insurance on my car covering it for $5k.  It is around $200 a year and limited to 5k miles per year with a bunch of other rules applied.  You can list all your modifications to the car and they will be covered.

Although not a cost savings versus what you are doing, this insurance is full coverage versus just liability.
129
Show Photos / Re: Foxbody Club of Connecticut Cruise 5/24
Looks fun!  Wish we had one in the KC area.
At the car shows here the Mopar club has been showing up in force with a bunch of LX/LC chassis cars for the past few years.  A group of guys with the Mustangs watching decided they wanted to do the same and started a Facebook group.  they are even sponsoring a car show this year.  If you have the time and passion, I am sure you could start up the same. 
132
Show Photos / Foxbody Club of Connecticut Cruise 5/24
My son and I attended the Foxbody Club of Connecticut cruise this past Sunday. 
All the cars there were Mustang/Capri's with one LTD Station Wagon and then us in the TC.

133
User Rides / Re: Starting fresh
Like I said on FB,  Holy Cowl !!!  You need to pack a tunnel ram or blower under there now cause you got the space.

What is that a 6" cowl?

Coming along nice from the looks of it.
134
Engine Tech / Re: Vacuum Hose Adapter
Thank you both!

Chuck, that is perfect and thank you for the tip on the superglue.  That should definitely stop it from slipping out under pressure.
135
Engine Tech / Vacuum Hose Adapter
I have been chasing vacuum leaks and a smoke machine was a real saver. 

There is a rubber adapter that connects the boost gauge hose to the vacuum that is very dry rotted on my car.  I need to replace it and unable to visit the autopart stores as of right now.
Anyone replace this before?  I have searched around online, but I think my vocabulary for the search is incorrect.
I have temporarily safety wired it in place.  I am going to need it for the hose that runs to the HVAC and EGR controller too.

Or is there a better way to go about this than replacing that adapter?

Thanks!