Day Three of Mustang Ownership Went Better Than Day Two - Super Satisfying Before and After Photos Below

"Bandit" (2bandit) 06/26/2020 at 09:56 • Filed to: crustang

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With the part I ordered required to put the dashboard ba ck into the car on order and accidentally shipping to the wrong address, I decided to tackle the engine today. I installed new fuel injectors, spark plugs, cam/crank sensors, EGR valve, IAC valve, PCV valve, and gave everything a super deep clean. New spark plug wires will be arriving next week.

In the two cylinders that were exhibiting misfires (cyl 7 and 8) I found the spark plug wells were entirely filled with motor oil, as these wells are located right next to the oil fill hole in the valve cover I believe the oil is a result of sloppy pouring by the previous owner.

All plugs looked good and healthy except the two that were misfiring (left two in photo).

Next is to reorder the vacuum actuator for the AC controls under the dash, install new O2 sensors, fuel pump, fuel filter, and a fuel filler neck gasket.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 10:16

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Good work. What did you use to clean the engine bay?

Thisismydisplayname > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 10:22

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Looks good.  You’ve just doubled your money on the mustang.

Tripper > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 10:27

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Really nice work on the bay, Props.

jminer > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 10:30

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Man that engine bay after pic looks amazing! How’d you pull that off?

Also nice work on the repairs

CalzoneGolem > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 10:37

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Those are some crusty injectors.

arl > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 10:57

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Scha-weet job on the engine detail! 10HP added, I’m sure of it.

Bandit > CalzoneGolem 06/26/2020 at 11:24

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That’s why it’s nicknamed the Crustang lol

Bandit > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/26/2020 at 11:26

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I used a mixture of vinegar, dish soap, lemon juice, and water as a degreaser in a spray bottle. Then I used an old toothbrush to scrub all the nooks and crannys out including wiring looms and such. Then some black plastic trim restorer on any of the black plastic parts. I also vacuumed probably two pounds of seeds and walnut shells out of the inside of the motor that accumulated over the last 20 years.   

Bandit > jminer 06/26/2020 at 11:26

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I used a mixture of vinegar, dish soap, lemon juice, and water as a degreaser in a spray bottle. Then I used an old toothbrush to scrub all the nooks and crannys out including wiring looms and such. Then some black plastic trim restorer on any of the black plastic parts.

Bandit > jminer 06/26/2020 at 11:26

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I used a mixture of vinegar, dish soap, lemon juice, and water as a degreaser in a spray bottle. Then I used an old toothbrush to scrub all the nooks and crannys out including wiring looms and such. Then some black plastic trim restorer on any of the black plastic parts.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 11:47

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It looks fantastic. Keep it up!

jminer > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 12:04

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That is dedication - well done!

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 18:37

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Nice. I’ve been slowly getting my new SAAB’s engine bay less terrible looking.

New valve cover gasket and a quick respray of the flaking paint,  new timing chain tensioner seals and new transmission cooler line washers have most of the oil leaks fixed.

Urambo Tauro > Bandit 06/26/2020 at 21:35

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I found the spark plug wells were entirely filled with motor oil, as these wells are located right next to the oil fill hole in the valve cover I believe the oil is a result of sloppy pouring by the previous owner.

Bingo!