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by saleen322
Mon May 04, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: T-5 Problem-Question
Replies: 3
Views: 3425

Re: T-5 Problem-Question

Hard to diagnose after the fact. It will leak out the tail housing even if the car is level. Put the DS back in and remove the top drain plug. Make sure you know which one is the drain as there is a bolt on the side that controls one of the shift gates. If you remove that bolt you will have to remo...
by saleen322
Sun May 03, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: T-5 Problem-Question
Replies: 3
Views: 3425

T-5 Problem-Question

Long post, sorry: Last year I was coming back from Carlisle on Sat and about 10 miles or so from home, I could smell oil smoke in the car. The oil pressure looked good and the water temp was good. I pulled off the road but left the car running and raised the hood and got a lot of smoke coming from t...
by saleen322
Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: A funny thing happened on the way back from Carlisle
Replies: 0
Views: 2195

A funny thing happened on the way back from Carlisle

Carlisle was great as usual and taking the Merkur this year was memorable. It was nice to see everyone and put faces to the names. Anyway I drove back and forth each day, about 150 miles each way and the car ran well. I got home Saturday and smoke started coming out from under the hood as soon as I ...
by saleen322
Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Carlisle 2014
Topic: Ford Carlisle Weekend Weather
Replies: 0
Views: 9893

Ford Carlisle Weekend Weather

Wow, it looks like the weather is going to be just about perfect.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/carlis ... ast/335346
by saleen322
Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Carlisle 2014
Topic: Funeral Arrangements
Replies: 4
Views: 13533

Re: Funeral Arrangements

That is funny................err, I mean sad................. :(
by saleen322
Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:22 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: ca registration
Replies: 8
Views: 5742

Re: ca registration

Does CA have some type of antique registration? I am in PA and anything 25 years old or older, resembles stock, used primarily for clubs, hobby, etc; can be registered as an antique. I did that with my Merkur. The plate and title was around $100 as I recall but it is permanent and safety inspection ...
by saleen322
Fri May 16, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Sold My XR
Replies: 87
Views: 78437

Re: Sold My XR

Saleen, You just have to know where to get the parts. The engine parts are easy, though sometimes you need to change a few things to make it work, like the older valve covers to a newer one. Most of the interior parts can be bought from Jeff or Mike if you don't want to try across the pond. Of cour...
by saleen322
Sun May 11, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: XR4Ti Project-New Title
Replies: 31
Views: 19976

Re: XR4Ti Project-New Title

Did not make Carlisle last year but I am planning on it this year. Got the car registered and I thought I would clean it up today. I put on a coat of Mcguiar's Ultimate wax. Wow, it really made that old paint look good. Could not do anything about the chips but great wax. The pic does not do it just...
by saleen322
Fri May 09, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Sold My XR
Replies: 87
Views: 78437

Re: Sold My XR

No.... I don't think I will be.... Tired of a car that I have to park for weeks on end because I can't find parts... eg. right rear hub nut.... Some stuff is getting too hard to find and I need a car as a daily driver.... The Dub is cheap for parts (rotors $15 bucks each, I can get all 4 motor moun...
by saleen322
Thu May 08, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: omp sierra front strut brace
Replies: 28
Views: 14183

Re: omp sierra front strut brace

Hi guys, I ordered a front strut bar from OMP and its definitely not the right one. Does not clear the TB/Intake. They sent me an email stating that they only have a strut bar MA1619 for the Sierra. Would that be the correct one or not? I really dont want to get this one and realize its not correct...
by saleen322
Wed May 07, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2014
Topic: Carlisle Part Request
Replies: 3
Views: 4642

Re: Carlisle Part Request

Thanks, I appreciate it. I may walk back changing it but I would like to have a 2.5" pipe on hand just in case. Likewise with the shock tower brace. I may never install it but having only one mount does me no good in any case. What you are saying about the intercooler is also logical. If I thou...
by saleen322
Sun May 04, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: Carlisle 2014
Topic: Carlisle Part Request
Replies: 3
Views: 4642

Carlisle Part Request

I registered the Merkur this year so I will be there at least Friday and likely Saturday as well. I put this car together from parts left by the late owner so I am always looking for something. Two things I am hoping someone can help me out with are a mount for a shock tower brace, mine only has one...
by saleen322
Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2013
Topic: Unleash Your MCA Poncho...
Replies: 65
Views: 113961

Re: Unleash Your MCA Poncho...

I did not take my Merkur to Carlisle as I was only available on Saturday. It was nice to see and talk to some of the folks that helped me with parts here. I was disappointed in that I was not able to find any parts in the vendor area but if I wanted easy, I would have a 66 Mustang! :mrgreen: Hope t...
by saleen322
Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: Carlisle 2013
Topic: Unleash Your MCA Poncho...
Replies: 65
Views: 113961

Re: Unleash Your MCA Poncho...

I did not take my Merkur to Carlisle as I was only available on Saturday. It was nice to see and talk to some of the folks that helped me with parts here. I was disappointed in that I was not able to find any parts in the vendor area but if I wanted easy, I would have a 66 Mustang! :mrgreen: Hope to...
by saleen322
Fri May 31, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2013
Topic: Carlisle 2013 Buy/Sell/Trade
Replies: 22
Views: 36161

Re: Carlisle 2013 Buy/Sell/Trade

Hey folks, I am looking for one tower mount for a strut tower brace. Here is a picture of what I have and I am one mount short! I will be at Carlisle at least one day this year during Ford and I can get with you there. Let me know and thanks in advance. http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/saleen...