need some advice,

KULTULZ · 2026-09-02 03:38

Quote from: geraldchainsaw on 2026-09-01 16:39I'm 88, how old are you? didn't m,ean to sound sarcastic, , I just have a harder time doing things any more

You are tougher than I am, 78 with blown knees and stenosis.

I need a new handle. Cannot decide between THE FALL GUY or CRAZY LEGS.

geraldchainsaw · 2026-09-02 08:23

thanks for the thought mustang 6984

alvin stadel · 2026-09-02 10:22

Jerry, don't beat yourself up over the fact you can't do everything your self any more. At least you can still drive. I'm headed for 80 and because of my loss of site haven't been able to drive my cars for the last 6 years. I see just good enougf to get around,I have to say it took some time getting used to riding shotgun but at least I can still get out and go. I think that most of us that are on this site are at the age we all have issues and have to learn to adjust. So I think at 88 you have payed your dues, and if it cost a few more bucks to keep them running,do it and enjoy the ride, you've earned it. Take care, Alvin

mustang6984 · 2026-09-02 17:49

Quote from: geraldchainsaw on 2026-09-02 08:23thanks for the thought mustang 6984

geraldchainsaw · 2026-09-10 13:12

ok, cars been in repair shop for a week, still no word, like I said we're trying for a easy fix, but in case it don't work I ordered a intake gasket set from NPD, it came the otheer day, , , it ,has the main gaskets 2 cork gaskets,, an a what looks like a O ring about 1 1/2 in dia, ,any one know what it is?

KULTULZ · 2026-09-10 16:11

... an a what looks like a O ring about 1 1/2 in dia, ,any one know what it is?

Should be the DIST O-RING.

Maybe consider RTV on the valley ends rather than cork seals.

geraldchainsaw · 2026-09-11 08:57

ok, update. silicone didn't stop vacumn leak, intake has to come off. waiting to see how much this is going to cost, now tjhe wife gets involved because of cost, any one want to buy a 69 mach 1 with a vacummn leak?

KULTULZ · 2026-09-11 09:30

Quote... now the wife gets involved because of cost

... uh-oh ...

Gene · 2026-09-20 18:12

I just pulled the intake off my ElCamino two weeks ago. The gasket at the front china wall was seeping over the edge. Took longer than I thought. I was not in any hurry, and it was not a difficult repair, but I still had about 6 hours in it. Take an intake off ya gotta drain the water.

rmk57 · 2026-09-21 09:10

Quote from: geraldchainsaw on 2026-09-11 08:57ok, update. silicone didn't stop vacumn leak, intake has to come off. waiting to see how much this is going to cost, now tjhe wife gets involved because of cost, any one want to buy a 69 mach 1 with a vacummn leak?

Your Mustang is a really nice looking car and the best year in my opinion. Don't think you'll have any trouble selling it.

geraldchainsaw · 2026-09-21 14:41

mustangs been in shop for week an half, no word yet. so much going on right now , wifes problems mostly. but time will take care of everything. , ,PS, , ,any one older then me on here?, being 88 don't know how much more time I'll be driving

gasman826 · 2026-09-21 15:17

I don't know how long any of us will be driving. Michigan passed a bill to mandate drivers 75+ will have to renew their license in person at SOS office every four years with more tests and medical documentation. Part of the safe driving campaign. 80+ drives will renew every year in person. Total age discrimination and money grab. If old drivers are such bad drivers, why does the insurance companies give senior driver discounts?? All drivers should be subjected to the same renewal requirements. If that isn't enough, Michigan has one of the highest gas taxes. But there is more, a program is being piloted to collect two cents per mile on top of all the other taxes...whether or not you drive in Michigan or another state. Then there is a bill limiting the driving of old cars ONLY on Sunday!

mustang6984 · 2026-09-21 17:57

Quote from: gasman826 on 2026-09-21 15:17I don't know how long any of us will be driving. Michigan passed a bill to mandate drivers 75+ will have to renew their license in person at SOS office every four years with more tests and medical documentation. Part of the safe driving campaign. 80+ drives will renew every year in person. Total age discrimination and money grab. If old drivers are such bad drivers, why does the insurance companies give senior driver discounts?? All drivers should be subjected to the same renewal requirements. If that isn't enough, Michigan has one of the highest gas taxes. But there is more, a program is being piloted to collect two cents per mile on top of all the other taxes...whether or not you drive in Michigan or another state. Then there is a bill limiting the driving of old cars ONLY on Sunday!

Nanny state approach to "governing" the masses...

geraldchainsaw · 2026-09-21 21:16

Gary, how did you find out all this, I hadn't heard any thing, luckly I don't think I would have a problem, I might be 88, , , I think I would hold my own, just not lift things like I use to, still kinda quick & minds still sharp

thomasso · 2026-09-22 11:21

I'm 85 plus, still drive 85 mph, pulled and rebuilt the engine in GMC 4x4 last week alone, still recuperating, but I'm not worthless yet.

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need some advice,