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Hi, I just purchased a 96 cobra that runs pretty good given it has 200,000 miles! There's some little things here and there that need repair but it was only $1000. I've always wanted a cobra and my budget isn't enormous so I thought I'd give it a shot. Just looking for some feedback if I should just run it till it eventually dies or put some actual money into it. Thanks!

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Depends what it needs. Sounds like a lot of fun for not a lot of money, though. Enjoy!
 
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Yeah, I figure if it does go on me within a year, it's not a major setback for some fun

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Just replaced my maf and cleared the check engine light yesterday, but last night after filling the gas tank my oil pressure did not move at all. Checked the oil and bone dry and found oil all over the bottom of the engine, it was coming from the oil pressure sender switch. I replaced it with no more leaking but my pressure gauge isn't moving at all. Any ideas why?

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Did you hook it up? ....lol.

What a smartass I am, but really did you remember to hook it up. Some of the most simplest things get us car guys.....like an empty gas tank when it wont start.
 
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I swore I hooked it back up but now u got me second guessing lol... I'll check in a bit

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It will be knocking right quick if it's not building oil perssure but with the mileage the timing chain tensioners may have worn out and and shavings rundown the cover and clog the pick up .
 
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It just seemed strange that before I had the issue with the pressure switch the gauge was working.

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be sure you got the right one. sometimes the parts place will sell you one that is supposed to be it, but it isn't. friend of mine went thru that.
 
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I'm just gonna get another when I change the oil in a couple weeks, it's been running fine just having a dead gauge is annoying.

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also, since the sending unit was leaking so bad, make sure the connector is not covered in oil and not making contact. as indicated before, my friend got a new one from one of the parts places and it did the same thing...showed 0. got the right one from Ford and no issues.
 
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When I bought this cobra the abs light was on and I'm assuming the wire hanging near my rear tire could b the reason. I couldn't find a male connector end just female ends for sale rather than buying the whole thing. Does anybody know where I can buy one?

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yep, should be the same for most of the sn 95 cars and if I am not mistaken, 94-04 will be the same. we have a lot of cars in one of our junkyards of mustangs, usually at least 5 or 6 in there at once.
 

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