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Engine Tech / 83 Cougar Intake Manifold (3.8) Gasket (Help)
Do any of you guys have any good short cuts or tips regarding all the small lines above the intake manifold that make this job difficult?  I need to change the gasket but all these lines are driving me nuts!!!!!!
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General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion / Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)
Thanks for the input guys.  I only plan on pulling out the motor, so I guess the starter must be coming out first.  Also, how many bolts do I have connecting the bellhousing to engine block?  I did two on the top today, see two on the sides underneath the car, now need to know of anymore along the sides that I possibly cannot view easily.  Thanks.
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General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion / Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)
I have two questions for you guys.  One, does the starter motor absolutely have to be removed for engine removal?  With motor lift out time occurring hopefully tomorrow, I want to know what are my lifting options.  I ask this because I've lifted from mounting locations on the corners of the block, however, I wanted to use a central location.  For instance I often times have seen a plate with a hook where the carb used to be located when other people are doing a job.  What is this hook and plate called?
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User Rides / In progress Sport pics....
Quote from: vinnietbird;250823
Here's a few new ones.....










Now that is hot!!!!!!!!!!  Keep the moulding off too, that's belongs in the 80's.
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General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion / Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)
Well guys, I missed out on the hoist and stand deal.  However, a friend of mine who's helping me do this job has access to an engine hoist which runs off of air, so we'll see how it works.  We began work yesterday and are close to getting the motor out.  I'll post pics soon.
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General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion / Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)
Well guys, like many of you money is scarce these days for me, so, I'm going to be pulling the motor to my Mother's 83 Cougar myself instead of sending out.  Once out, I plan on getting it rebuilt then reinstalled myself.  Any tips?
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / 3.8 V-6 (83)
Quote from: DVP;241938
Chuck Is the Mod in this section. This is what he is supposed to do. Keeps our board free of spammers and scams. Just a rule everyone must follow. Easy enough to do.


Cool, but there was no reason to get snippy about it.
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / 3.8 V-6 (83)
Quote from: Chuck W;241901
This is why you MUST post your location in ALL ads....to avoid wasting time like this.

Either list your full location or edit your profile pls.


Hey, I told people to PM me so NOT to waste your precious time.  Nonetheless, I received a good link from another member which might help me out.  Not a waste to me man.
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Engine Tech / 3.8 (Rebuild or Not to rebuild)
Quote from: rancheronut;231005
well then it is over 100,000 miles. then it depends on if you want to keep the car for long time.
if yes ,then rebuild away my friend.
if no, then i'm sorry to see it go.
 what kind of shape is it in, good or  ok?
do the car have lot of little things wrong with it?
i'm asking because you could spend a couple of grand$$$$$ into rebuilding the 3.8 and have a car only worth $500bucks.

 if it something that you only plan to have for couple of years. then use the money to buy something else and sell cougar.


I see your point.
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Engine Tech / 3.8 (Rebuild or Not to rebuild)
Well, it does have over 100,000 miles so a rebuild wouldn't be ridiculous.  As for degreasing the motor, I wish it was that simple.  Even without the leaks it failed nonetheless.
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Engine Tech / 3.8 (Rebuild or Not to rebuild)
Well gents, my Mom's 83 Cougar failed California emissions miserably.  To further this issue, a new rule implemented last year states that any vehicles posessing a leak of any sort that causes fumes or vapors will be subject to immediate failing.  With that said, my Mom's 3.8 has all kinds of leaks ranging from the rear main all the way to the timing chain.  What would you do?  Obviously fix the problem, but here's what I mean.  Since fixing a rear main, timing chain cover, intake, and valve cover gaskets would be labor intensive; should I just get a rebuild?