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  1. Mikeincool

    oil pan gasket questions

    You could also have a leak from the front timing cover. There are 4 or 5 places were the timing cover can leak. Were the cover connects with the oil pan and were it crosses the block and head. I would clean the engine really good and see if you can find the source of the leak. Eventually...
  2. Mikeincool

    Can I swap my GT drivetrain into a v6

    Thanks Rocky, I really have not though about that v6 parts being worth much. If I can fix the v6 engine, that might get me some of my money back.
  3. Mikeincool

    Can I swap my GT drivetrain into a v6

    Before I rebuilt my GT I bought a ‘06 V6. Pulled engine and trans. Replaced the timing setup and fixed the base mustang. From what I remember, everything was the same. I started the GT as soon as I finished the base. All of this was in January through March. I even considered making the...
  4. Mikeincool

    Can I swap my GT drivetrain into a v6

    So use the GT wiring harness and computer box. Is everything else just a bolt on change?
  5. Mikeincool

    Can I swap my GT drivetrain into a v6

    So I totaled my 06 GT. Insurance company said I could keep the car for $933. I just replaced the bad 4.6 with a used 4.6 with approx 80k. New oil pump, head gaskets, ang so on. Engine has headers, flow masters, cai, short shifter and nice interior. I found a 2005 V6 with a bad engine with...
  6. Mikeincool

    Best spark plug for stock GT 2006

    So I am working on my 2006 GT project car. Bought it with a bad engine. The used engine I bought has one broken plug that I have to remove. I have a kit on the way. My question is what is the best spark plug to use so I will not have this happen again. The plugs that came out where not the...
  7. Mikeincool

    2006 4.0 new timing kit and now a broken guide in 500 miles

    Update.....I realize that I had used my old tensioner on the drivers side heads. I decided to install the new part after reading about how this is an important part to replace especially after a timing guide failure. When I pulled out the old tensioner, it was missing all the guts. Wow, how...
  8. Mikeincool

    2006 4.0 new timing kit and now a broken guide in 500 miles

    So....I bought a 2006 that needed some work. Low miles..106K with a 5 speed. Pulled the engine out and it had a timing failure, Bought a kit from eBay for $80 (diamond) and followed several online guides. Replaced the clutch and pressure plate. Put the engine back in and it runs great. The...
  9. Mikeincool

    Bad 4.6. Rebuild or buy used or buy rebuilt?

    I have the old engine stripped down to the shortblock. Old engine has 200k on it.
  10. Mikeincool

    Bad 4.6. Rebuild or buy used or buy rebuilt?

    Are there any issues with using a 2009 engine in my 2006. I noticed that the 05 and 06 are listed as the same. Will I have to change anything on the 09?
  11. Mikeincool

    Bad 4.6. Rebuild or buy used or buy rebuilt?

    I like the idea of dropping in a used engine and building the old tired engine for down the road. I have the room in my shop to set it to the side for a little while.
  12. Mikeincool

    Bad 4.6. Rebuild or buy used or buy rebuilt?

    The rest of the car is in great condition considering the age and miles. It is a one owner. Tungsten with black stripes. I want a fun weekend car and maybe build it up For now the goal is to get it on the road. What does a set of cams and a tune coast. I found an engine out of a 2009...
  13. Mikeincool

    Bad 4.6. Rebuild or buy used or buy rebuilt?

    I bought a ,06 GT 5 speed with a bad engine. Has 200K plus on bad engine. Pulled the heads and pan. One cam has 3 bad barring, the other head looks okay. Cylinder walls look okay and I have not pulled the crank. So the question is, what to do? I can buy a used engine for $800-$1200. Not...

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