my car once again....

blkcoupe · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:34 pm Post subject: my car once again....

well it looks like i have no choice but to change it out now...my battery light stopped popping on after i got a new battery for it and my wife has been driving my cobra since she hit a dear and her car was at the body shop well yesterday she calls me and tells me my car wont start...it gets towed home today and my battery is dead....so im going to pull my battery and alternator tomorrow and have them both tested....im this close l lfrom swearing off of mustangs for good...for some reason i always have problems with them
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ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

how many miles is on it? sorry ur have issues but hopefully it is just general wear in tear stuff............alternators will go bad u know.
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SloLime · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:50 pm Post subject:

jeff had to replace his alternator..he said there is a known issue with them.
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stang910 · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject:

Yeah man it's just how it is. These cars are known for alternators going bad. It's said they overheat because of a bad location with little airflow. Do it right the first time and get an OEM alternator. PM me and I'll get you a price on one.

blkcoupe · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject:

yeah i know but god if it isnt one thing its another with every mustang iv have ever owned im just sick and tired of buying a car and having something go out on it....if i have any more problems im buying a civic
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ScreamingFast · Site Admin Joined: Aug 17, 2008 Posts: 11378

nooooooooooooo!!!!!! hang in there once u fix it u will enjoy it again.
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blkcoupe · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject:

thats what i thought about my hatch my mach 1 and my coupe and i am almost at my limit
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Heater · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:51 pm Post subject:

I just replaced the alternator on mine two weeks ago. I bought a Napa lifetime warranteed one instead of the Ford Motorcraft replacement. The Motorcraft only comes with a 1 year warranty and I figured that I would roll the dice.

Terminator Alternator=LT1 Opti-Spark Shocked

blkcoupe · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:58 pm Post subject:

I'm just not looking foward to pulling it off I hate working on mod motors
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Heater · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:03 pm Post subject:

It's easier with the battery and battery tray out from up top; but you'll have to get under the car to get it out.

It was easier to pull the plastic flap away from the fenderwell and take it in and out through it.

blkcoupe · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:13 pm Post subject:

thanks for the tips man
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Agent007 · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:17 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear mike, good luck with the repair.
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Mystichrome · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:30 pm Post subject:

Let me know when you are ready to part it out.... LOL! Just kidding... Don't get down! Everything will work out. Let me know if you need a hand, I am going to the auto hobby shop tomorrow to replace the rack and pinion on an 89 Tercel! LOL!

blkcoupe · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject:

If your willing to make the trek to richlands text me after your done
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Mystichrome · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject:

Will do.


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