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  1. jcthorne

    Possible gauge protection solution

    I finally got around to installing this protective device today. Unfortunatly I discovered a flaw in the design. I can say that most of you that have installed this have accomplished nothing other than a look pretty or feel good. The '7mm fastener' marked A in the instruction sheet is...
  2. jcthorne

    Changing Fluids

    I think you need a new dealer that understands basic maintenance schedules published by Ford. And that your GT is not an Explorer. If all fluids other than oil are now 10 yrs old, you are WAY overdue for fluid changes. Coolant in both loops, brake and clutch fluids, power steering fluid...
  3. jcthorne

    Any Problems with Ecoboost on Ford Trucks?

    For the 15s, the 6.2L is gone. So the only options are 5.0l V8 or the Ecoboost. All you have to do is drive one of each and the choice is obvious. While the 5.0 is a decent v8, it lacks a lot of the low end torque that the EB engine has. And the EB does get better milage than the 6.2 v8 did...
  4. jcthorne

    Approved oil no longer available from Mobile one or Castrol?

    At the change in spec was also when the viscosity breakdown problem was noticed back in 2007/8 by the GT500 community. Not as much test data available for the older A spec oil but the change is when the problem was noticed with the Motorcraft product. I suppose what I intended was that the oil...
  5. jcthorne

    Approved oil no longer available from Mobile one or Castrol?

    Also realize that the recommended Motorcraft full synthetic for the GT is no longer sold. The oil now sold as a replacement is not the same.
  6. jcthorne

    Approved oil no longer available from Mobile one or Castrol?

    Rotella T6 5W40 full synthetic.
  7. jcthorne

    Lincoln Continental Concept

    I would assume this is the MKS replacement. If so, it will need an ecoboost engine bigger than currently available to be in the performance coupe category. Ford SO needs a small V8 Ecoboost engine. Here, in the stang, the F-250, other ideas are easy to come by.
  8. jcthorne

    FL ins for a GT OMG

    Really do not understand your logic. Just because the values are appreciating rather than depreciating is not reason for stated value or not. Actually, an appreciating value works to the policy holders advantage for the duration of the policy as the premium is determined based on value at...
  9. jcthorne

    FL ins for a GT OMG

    Sorry but State Farm insures quite a number of exotics. One of the largest insurers out there. Pay more elsewhere if it makes you sleep better.
  10. jcthorne

    FL ins for a GT OMG

    I can tell you that I actually settled a claim on a GT with State Farm actual cash value policy. It was a very smooth process and a very fair settlement for the value based on then current market values. Its not that hard to document the value of a GT, they are not that rare. Really no need...
  11. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    He did have to crawl down on the floorboard both sides for a few but most were accessed while leaning in from one door or the other. He had both doors fully open blocking the adjacent bays partly.
  12. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    Lots of push in clips. Each one had to be carefully manipulated out of its hole without breaking. He had photos on his computer showing him where each one was. None of the console or radio section moved or was disturbed. Once the lower panel was removed and the anti-submarine plate at the...
  13. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    That is contrary to the notice Ford sent to the GT owners. Not sure if the recall number is the same for the Shelbys
  14. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    Finally got my 2 airbag inflators replaced yesterday. Tomball Ford did the work. I was leary but they made the appointment for the only mechanic they let work on these cars and the Shelbys. They ordered the parts and had them ready. I was on my way home by 9:20am. They did a great and...
  15. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    If its overfilled, yes you can take oil out the fill cap with a turkey baster or other suction device. If its only slightly overfilled, I'd leave it. As long as there is good air space above the oil level for the bubbles to get out and not overflow.
  16. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    Have you checked the dipstick after its warmed up and just shut down? If its full to the top line on the dipstick when cold it will be overfilled when warm. Engine must be warm and have been shut down no more than 60 seconds prior to checking oil level. This is different than any other Ford...
  17. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    Different cars got different inflators from different lots or manufacturers. Driver and Passenger side are different part numbers.
  18. jcthorne

    Got my Ford GT Recall Notice Today for Air Bag Replacement

    They should have disconnected the battery but since it did not blow while working on it, the concern is past. Your car has an oil cooler other than the factory installed oil to water cooler?
  19. jcthorne

    Possible gauge protection solution CUSTOMER LIST

    I bought the parts to build my own. You can remove me from the purchase list. Thanks so much for posting the info. Now I just need to put it together and install it. Can you tell me exactly which fuse position the holder goes into? I think I can see it from the photos posted but would like...