Stage_3

Tomorrow is supposed to be a good day as well. Take another cruise with the windows down and turn up the heat a little. That may help. Also, throw some fabric softener sheets in the engine bay. Obviously, tonight into tomorrow and just be sure to remove them before driving.
Good luck!

shaneyusa

Wow that looks very nice. Great Job!

Blue Notch

Looks sweet!

Turned out great!!

VidPro

I took it out today. It does seem to be getting better. What a day out there too. Seems warmer than they predicted.

I still can't decide if I should take off the firewall padding. The damage they did just looks lousy.

Stage_3

Yes, it is a great day. I'm thinking of taking mine out as well.
Glad it's getting better for you. Good luck!

FromZto5

Finished buffing the left side over the weekend. It rained all weekend so I couldn't drive her anyways. Will finish the right side soon.

Changed her oil. She now has NEW 5W20 amsoil coursing through her veins again.

Also ordered and received 6 - 12 oz bottles of DOT3 Amsoil brake fluid and 3 qts of 75W140 differential oil. Gonna change her fluids soon. Anyone have a DiY for differential oil??? (0W20 oil was for Quincy)

Coyote5-0

I thought your car had under 15k miles on it Why are you changing the differential fluid?

Gabe

Changing the diff fluid at low mileage is not a bad idea.
I had mine changed out at about 10k miles, had the old fluid sent out to Blackstone Labs to have it analyzed:

Coyote5-0

I see. Just seems a bit excessive to me, considering rear differentials have been spinning for hundreds of thousands of miles in the past 50 years, all without any mandatory 10k mile flush. If you strive for that utter perfection, I guess go for it...

FromZto5

Not based on miles, but based on time. Marilyn's 4.5 years old, 13k miles

kylerohde

Haven't yet done it on Lucy and she's 5 years old with 94K. Probably should be on my list to do soon.

FromZto5

Yeah I need to find a good DIY for it. The friction modifier thing has me thinking though....

SplitSecond

Why does it have you thinking so much? You just get a bottle and add it into the gear oil. You need it for limited slip differentials because it allows for smooth engagement and disengagement of the clutches. Some gear oil says that they have friction modifiers in it and there are plenty of discussion about still adding it or not, so thats why I just use OEM fluids and recomendations.

MKMotorsport

Most diffs don't have a 400+hp, 7k+ rpm motor connected to them. My fluid was low from the factory, and looked miserable when I first changed it ~20k mi.

After changing my ring and pinion I changed @ 500mi, 1500mi, then again at 3500mi (gear set miles) Even though I'm running 4.10's the rear is quieter than it ever was from the factory/day 1.

edit: When I put the 4.10's in, I also upgraded to the Ford Racing Carbon Fiber clutch pack. DO NOT use synthetic with it, that requires a revert back to 80-90W dino oil. Syn is "too" slippery, does not allow the carbon discs to work properly.

FromZto5

I just meant I didn't even think to research this, as evidenced by my surprise that I need to add it. I usually have more time to devote to Marilyn, but lately, it's been the kids. That being said, I meant I need to do research where to get, how to apply (looks like you just add it in).

That being said, I might just still have my trusted shop do the change of that particular fluid. He'll charge me like 40 bucks including tax to do it. That beats 1 to 2 hours of my time. I just give him the fluid.

You know, I did hear about this regarding certain fluids. How about the Amsoil 75W140 diff oil? Is that a good one? I hope so... I'm a major Amsoil fan.

kylerohde

Did you get it tested to know if it was actually bad, or just bad-looking?

greyghost14

koni strut upgrade





new grille

TripleBlack14

Did a light wipe down of garage dust in preparation for my club meeting tonite. But now it's raining like an m-effer. What fun is it going to a Mustang club meeting in an old man Fusion?

kherman

Today, I took the GT/CS for it's first drive of the season. Oh, it felt so good. It was nice to get it out a little early this year.

shaneyusa

I just love my car. Weather finally broke so drove it to work today. Even as a commuter it is just a blast!