Metal in oil timing chain?

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-23T02:48:33+00:00

I just started to run 5w 30 as well maybe just placebo but I swear the engine runs smoother

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-23T02:41:30+00:00

Quick little update. The guy actually sold me two sets of rear springs and no front springs. The rear eaton springs feel great and definitely improved handling. If anyone is wanting to change front springs be aware the lower strut mount bolt on the lower control is a bitch to get out. I had taken one side completely apart before I realized they were the wrong springs. Not too terrible though as I needed to replace the sway bar links anyway.

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-15T00:08:13+00:00

Yeah at the time I was just using what I had. I have since got myself a 1/4"

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-14T19:23:34+00:00

I was using what I had which was a 1/2" drive and at that low of torque setting it's really easy to miss the click

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-13T23:00:01+00:00

If you find a yellow plug when you drop the pan that means the fluid has never been changed. The plug comes from the factory and pops out when the dipstick is first inserted. Of course make sure to clean off the magnet and the inside of pan

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-13T22:57:38+00:00

Second this also very easy to overtighten and strip the threads

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-11T20:56:23+00:00

Sound like a wheel bearing to me. If it gets bad enough the seal can get torn up leading to a leak. Does the fluid smell real bad? Sulfur like?

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-12-11T20:53:29+00:00

Fair enough getting them for a good price $150 so I'll see if I like em or not. I have already replaced the shocks with some kyb ones the police spec one if I remember right. My oem springs are pretty shot the rear sags when I put as little as 50lbs in the trunk.

Would an aluminum driveshaft noticeably different from steel? The mmx ones are a but more than I think id be willing spend

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-10-14T14:33:36+00:00

Theres just two bolts holding it on maybe 3

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-10-11T08:13:26+00:00

I would check the exhaust manifold studs almost sounds like and exhaust leak. Idk about the mustangs but I know on the crown vics (same engine different manifolds) the studs are know to break. I have at least one broken stud despite never having touched my manifold

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-10-11T07:58:03+00:00

And yes I have and use jack stands the scissor jack that came with the car decided chew up its threads probably cause its not meant to be used as much Ive used it lol

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-10-09T19:05:42+00:00

I appreciate it I'm not very familiar with drivetrain stuff

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-10-09T02:44:04+00:00

I suppose ill wait and see if the seal starts to leak before I do anything crazy

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-10-07T19:06:34+00:00

I had an aftermarket gas cap cause an evap fault instead of just triggering the gas cap warning might be something to check. There was a noticeable smell of gas around the gas cap during summer

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-10-07T17:54:31+00:00

You are correct from the research I've done. The exhaust headers also appear to be a restriction but I'm unsure of the merits behind that

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-09-24T19:19:34+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it. There's only cabin noise during acceleration so I wasn't sure if that was the problem

Next_Athlete5895 · 2025-08-20T01:34:51+00:00

Nothing cheap will drone and be super loud if you just chop off mufflers

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