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Well I might make it to the meet after all. Since you guys said it will last a long time, I might drive up after work. The Tour will still be dead, but I could maybe bring the new 5.0 GT Convertible we should be picking up this week. 
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yes bring the pump...i havent changed my fluid..cars going on 98k..thats a pretty hard 98k too   ...so three quarts is right? sounds good...just got done painting my sideskirts...not to shabby for a first timer...now to tackle the front before sz...
"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever."-Aristophanes.
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Originally posted by zgendron:
Originally posted by mean'tour:
I would also like to do a coolant change. Any fluid brand/ type suggestions here? 1 gallon, right?
Are you looking to just change the fluid, or do a full flush? Flushes can become a little more involved, and require more fluid. I think during my last flush, I had over 10 gallons of water flushed through before I was done. Since I changed to Dexcool, I wanted to be sure I got all of the old fluid out (the different coolant types shouldn't be mixed).
You may want to look at buying a flush kit. Prestone makes one, and they aren't that expensive.
In terms of replacement coolant, search around here and decide what makes the most sense for you. Also, I'd recommend stopping at Walmart or something and picking up some distilled water. This is better for your cooling system then tap water.
I was looking to do a coolant flush, but should probably wait. I'd rather make a mess at my own house. I will look into a flush kit, good idea. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction as the "How-to" instructions use some terms I'm not familiar with.
I would need some help with my MTX fluid change. 3 quarts of Redline MTL fluid, right? No additives/ friction modifiers, etc., right?
Maybe someone could walk me through a fuel filter?
And/ or maybe a plug change?
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Originally posted by mean'tour:
I would need some help with my MTX fluid change. 3 quarts of Redline MTL fluid, right? No additives/ friction modifiers, etc., right?
Correct, with Redline you do not need any additional additives. Also, changing the fluid on the MTX is actually easier than changing the oil. Honestly! Once you've done it once, its a breeze!
Maybe someone could walk me through a fuel filter?
And/ or maybe a plug change?
Yeah, changing the fuel filter is another cake walk. Be sure to have something to catch the gas that will leak out. Then let Elky burn his eyebrows off! 
- Zack
WANTED: T-Red HEATED Side Mirrors
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2000 T-Red SVT
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Originally posted by zgendron:
Yeah, changing the fuel filter is another cake walk. Be sure to have something to catch the gas that will leak out. Then let Elky burn his eyebrows off!
Oooohhhh...pyrotechnics!!! This will make the trip out all worth it!  
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can we paint a body chalkline on the ground afterward? (with Kid N Play/Gumby hair-do of course).
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Are we going to be doing a 3L swap at Elky's 
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Nope, but we will be doing my headers. If anybody wants to get more adventurous I have the replacement water pump to block hose that you guys said was worn out. I also have an AC leak that could be fixed. I think I created an AC leak when I istalled my OMP front strut tower brace.
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does your family tree not have any branches on it?
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Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:
Are we going to be doing a 3L swap at Elky's
Yeah, lets do mine and Goonz!!!
I still need someone to swap mine when it comes in.
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I'll bring my tools and a donor Mondeo to convert Ed's car to AWD.
For Sale:
- Sony PSP with a Baseball 2k6 and the movie Crash. $100
- 1973 Karmann Ghia Convertible w/ Auto-Stick. Needs Restoration. $1200 OBO
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