What did you do to your Probe today? - Page 33

KLZE Porsche · August 29th, 2016, 09:36 AM

Picked up another set of newish condition silicone valve gaskets myself at the local JY. Valve covers were already removed and just laying there -so I just had to peel the gaskets out of the VCs. The JY stole $3 from me for them.

Then I looked at the car and thought about installing them -then said to myself "na -more work than I feel like doing at the moment".

***dmark101*** · August 29th, 2016, 10:07 AM

wasn't my probe i worked on this weekend, but stacey's. had to replace the brake hard line from the rear passenger wheel cylinder to the braided line. i'm not sure how it failed, but it did. fortunately, i was able to figure out a solution and it looks like it's holding for now.

thought it was the cylinder itself, so we had replaced both. as a result of that replacement, the drum bearing on the driver's side needs replacement, as the inner race split while putting the drum back on.

ugh.

BLUEnoEQ · August 30th, 2016, 08:30 PM

Did a loop around the city for fun. On the way home, I'm sitting at a light and some chick half hanging out of the passenger window of a CR-V as they were going across the intersection, took the time to inform me that my car was old.

It was like a 2 generations back CR-V.

M0rphine117 · September 2nd, 2016, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bit_reaper

Yeah the NF02 seems to be pretty hard to get a hold off. I'v been having an no spark issue and after replacing the dissy the car still would not start. Then turned out the dissy wasn't getting its 12v main Ignition power.

Took apart the FS11A main relay, put it back. Car starts and runs. Seems like that was the issue so now I need to go on the hunt for a new FS11A main relay.

They are just relays, why are they so hard to find

Turns out I'm new...

I put the new relay in, same issue...
I installed a new fuel filter and it got worse...

Turns out the MAF sensor (or whatever they're called on the Probe) was half unplugged

Clicked it back and it and ran smooth. I felt like such an idiot...

Oh well, one less thing to replace later on.

Ryan96se · September 5th, 2016, 12:57 PM

Got my airbag module apart. Going to replace the thermal fuse to hopefully get rid of the 51 code it started flashing.

LowClassCC · September 7th, 2016, 12:24 PM

Stock exhaust removed, Borla 2.5: exhaust from Trubendz installed. Install was quick and easy. I cant believe this has been sitting in the garage for the past 8 months waiting to get done.

M0rphine117 · September 10th, 2016, 10:21 AM

Car show later today...hopefully the rains stays away!

Probomax · September 15th, 2016, 03:58 AM

Hi all,

I'm hereby announcing to the world (Well...) that I have successfully converted my 95 Probe GT (V6) to Four Wheel Steering

It wasn't what I would call a quick fix, but no welding was required...

I did have a donor car though.

Works really well, really improves handling, and the reduced steering wheel input is really nice. Parking now is a breeze!

Cheers for now,

stoker100 · September 15th, 2016, 05:14 AM

From the mx6 4ws? Pics or it didnt happen!

LowClassCC · September 15th, 2016, 05:38 AM

Worked on buffing it out a few days ago and doing some touch up's. Then roadwork on my road has coated it with enough dust it is starting to look like it is covered in shag carpet. New plug wires arrived yesterday in the mail and my front lip is on the Ups truck for todays deliveries.

BradsPGT · September 15th, 2016, 09:27 AM

Turned up the boost

Probesport · September 15th, 2016, 12:59 PM

^^^ Same.

Still tuning here...

B-Ball · September 25th, 2016, 05:37 PM

Still trying to get it to start, it has been sitting in a warehouse for 9 months with multiple probelums. Is it just me or are these cars cursed?

LowClassCC · September 25th, 2016, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Ball

Still trying to get it to start, it has been sitting in a warehouse for 9 months with multiple probelums. Is it just me or are these cars cursed?

My last Probe was cursed. Every time I got it going something else happened. My current one has had a lot of little issues but nothing that wasn't easily fixed. It has been a dream to own.

LowClassCC · October 3rd, 2016, 07:28 PM

Started fabricating my new front strut tower bar for my car today.

LowClassCC · October 8th, 2016, 06:34 PM

Installed an aftermarket FPR.

blackpgt1994 · October 12th, 2016, 04:04 PM

Started piecing it back together. Someone took the time to pop the window, take apart the steering column and made an attempt to hot-wire it…..

LowClassCC · October 12th, 2016, 06:23 PM

Finished stripping what was left of my parts car.

Bufalo · December 18th, 2016, 07:27 PM

I replaced the fuel pump and then started the engine and moved the Probe under its own power for the first time since 2002. Today was a good day.

stoker100 · December 18th, 2016, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bufalo

I replaced the fuel pump and then started the engine and moved the Probe under its own power for the first time since 2002. Today was a good day.

Wow i bought my probe in 2003 and its never sat more than 3 months. Thats a massive time between drives!

BLUEnoEQ · February 24th, 2017, 05:30 PM

Brakes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UftlxFB3orw

BLUEnoEQ · March 30th, 2017, 12:39 PM

Led switchback front lights and clear lenses. Also installed Escort/ZX2 shifter bushings in the front part of the linkage, (only works for the front.) [URL]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigknVBdNmfgS79G1QURTiw

Nechronius · April 17th, 2017, 01:48 PM

What did I do today to my Ford Probe?

I finally got it registered.

http://i.imgur.com/vG2HRGC.jpg

Ok technically I finally did this last week on Tuesday, but I've been sick and was on leave anyway, not much reason to drive. But today I actually commuted to work in it rather than short test drives around the house.

http://i.imgur.com/6dg04Bj.jpg

And you know what? It's still a great car to drive.

Except the steering ratio is too slow. I prefer the quicker steering of the Evo or even the Speed 6. Good steering feel though.

And trim pieces here and there are brittle. Which really sucks.

And it definitely needs lowering springs. The stock springs are just way too tall. I can practically fist the gap between tire and wheel well.

And really needs window tinting. Even a light shade, but high UV and IR blocking. I have this on my other cars and frankly I don't know what kind of primitive savage I was to not tint my windows in the past. Oh, that's right, the kind of savage with little money.

Anyway, the 9 years and 10 months of sitting around are finally no more.

spada · April 18th, 2017, 01:21 PM

I didn't do it today, but over the course of a few weeks, getting ready for spring/summer, I have:

Changed timing belt, timing belt tensioner arm.
Installed new clutch, the original clutch was starting to get a little weak after 196,000 miles.
Replaced front main seal, rear main seal, those dumb cam cap seals, both axle seals.
Replaced slave cylinder
Replaced original thermostat + rubber seal with a genuine Motorcraft 82C thermostat.

The car is now completely leak free (for now) and is enjoying some daily driving duties while the Mazdaspeed6 sits.
oh, and I waxed it.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2832/3...61534fa7_b.jpg

BLUEnoEQ · April 19th, 2017, 12:38 PM

Nice! Someday my car will look that good... someday.

August 29th, 2016, 09:36 AM	#801
KLZE Porsche Politically Correct User Title Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alabama Age: 55 Posts: 5,670	Picked up another set of newish condition silicone valve gaskets myself at the local JY. Valve covers were already removed and just laying there -so I just had to peel the gaskets out of the VCs. The JY stole $3 from me for them. Then I looked at the car and thought about installing them -then said to myself "na -more work than I feel like doing at the moment". __________________ Success is a measure of determination! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -(AKA Purple Pimp Mobile) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 30th, 2016, 08:30 PM	#803
BLUEnoEQ Turbo Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,927	Did a loop around the city for fun. On the way home, I'm sitting at a light and some chick half hanging out of the passenger window of a CR-V as they were going across the intersection, took the time to inform me that my car was old. It was like a 2 generations back CR-V. __________________ Probe out for Harambe 94 PGT KLZE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

September 5th, 2016, 12:57 PM	#805
Ryan96se Juiced Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Goodview Posts: 800	Got my airbag module apart. Going to replace the thermal fuse to hopefully get rid of the 51 code it started flashing. __________________ 1993 PGT 325K Miles 1996 PSE 315K Miles To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Proud Owner of 2 Senior Probes Here on PT!!!

September 7th, 2016, 12:24 PM	#806
LowClassCC Fazda Tuning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mauckport, Indiana Age: 41 Posts: 2,046	Stock exhaust removed, Borla 2.5: exhaust from Trubendz installed. Install was quick and easy. I cant believe this has been sitting in the garage for the past 8 months waiting to get done. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

September 10th, 2016, 10:21 AM	#807
M0rphine117 Slow Learner Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 27	Car show later today...hopefully the rains stays away! __________________ 1989 Ford Probe LX 2016 Hyundai Tucson

August 29th, 2016, 10:07 AM	#802
*dmark101* Obfuscatory & Abstruse Nomenclature Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 34,476	wasn't my probe i worked on this weekend, but stacey's. had to replace the brake hard line from the rear passenger wheel cylinder to the braided line. i'm not sure how it failed, but it did. fortunately, i was able to figure out a solution and it looks like it's holding for now. thought it was the cylinder itself, so we had replaced both. as a result of that replacement, the drum bearing on the driver's side needs replacement, as the inner race split while putting the drum back on. ugh.

September 15th, 2016, 03:58 AM	#808
Probomax Search Impaired Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 56	4WS conversion Hi all, I'm hereby announcing to the world (Well...) that I have successfully converted my 95 Probe GT (V6) to Four Wheel Steering It wasn't what I would call a quick fix, but no welding was required... I did have a donor car though. Works really well, really improves handling, and the reduced steering wheel input is really nice. Parking now is a breeze! Cheers for now, __________________ Probe GT 4WS!!! with KLZE heads & manifold, Megasquirt, OE spacers, ebay headers & RX8 steering wheel

September 15th, 2016, 05:14 AM	#809
stoker100 Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Age: 34 Posts: 5,759	From the mx6 4ws? Pics or it didnt happen! __________________ Supercharged - 94' PGT: ZE, MS2, W/M Injection, weight reduced, manual steering because weekend race car! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Turbocharged - 06' WRX: 3" exh, ECUTEK ROM, MRT intercooler, VF34 Nitrous oxide. - 79' Yamaha QT50 'Yamahopper' 70cc, MLM pipe, VM18 carb, dual stage reeds etc. Current To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

September 15th, 2016, 05:38 AM	#810
LowClassCC Fazda Tuning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mauckport, Indiana Age: 41 Posts: 2,046	Worked on buffing it out a few days ago and doing some touch up's. Then roadwork on my road has coated it with enough dust it is starting to look like it is covered in shag carpet. New plug wires arrived yesterday in the mail and my front lip is on the Ups truck for todays deliveries. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

September 15th, 2016, 09:27 AM	#811
BradsPGT Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 2,820	Turned up the boost __________________ 1996 Probe GT - Bought April 2010, Boosted August 2014 Fast FC04 18x9, Black Leather, King6, ADDCO, AWR, Yonaka, Quad J30s, AVC Pipes, Tial WG, Greddy BOV, Aeromotive AFPR, MS1v3 1993 Probe GT - 110k, auto, parts car 2011 Impreza Limited Hatchback - Daily, Lowered, WRX Wheels & Wing

September 15th, 2016, 12:59 PM	#812
Probesport 20 years of Probin' Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Standing on a hill in my mountain of dreams. Posts: 18,715	^^^ Same. Still tuning here... __________________ Chrome wheeled, fuel injected, and steppin out over the line PRD - The original Ford Probe Aftermarket, THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD RUN 1999-2013 : 14 Years of supporting the Probe community *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| 2005 VW Touareg V8

September 25th, 2016, 05:37 PM	#813
B-Ball Donating User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Walton Florida Posts: 894	Still trying to get it to start, it has been sitting in a warehouse for 9 months with multiple probelums. Is it just me or are these cars cursed? __________________ I think it's an obsession! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

October 3rd, 2016, 07:28 PM	#815
LowClassCC Fazda Tuning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mauckport, Indiana Age: 41 Posts: 2,046	Started fabricating my new front strut tower bar for my car today. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

October 8th, 2016, 06:34 PM	#816
LowClassCC Fazda Tuning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mauckport, Indiana Age: 41 Posts: 2,046	Installed an aftermarket FPR. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

October 12th, 2016, 04:04 PM	#817
blackpgt1994 North North American Mod Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 8,481	Started piecing it back together. Someone took the time to pop the window, take apart the steering column and made an attempt to hot-wire it….. __________________ -Kyle To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 93 Black probe (K-sporting) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. **

October 12th, 2016, 06:23 PM	#818
LowClassCC Fazda Tuning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mauckport, Indiana Age: 41 Posts: 2,046	Finished stripping what was left of my parts car. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

December 18th, 2016, 07:27 PM	#819
Bufalo PT is my life! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Harrisburg, NPA! Age: 39 Posts: 14,938	I replaced the fuel pump and then started the engine and moved the Probe under its own power for the first time since 2002. Today was a good day. __________________ Greg Martin 2009 BMW 328i 2007 BMW X3 2017 BMW X3 1990 Probe LX

February 24th, 2017, 05:30 PM	#821
BLUEnoEQ Turbo Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,927	Brakes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UftlxFB3orw __________________ Probe out for Harambe 94 PGT KLZE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

March 30th, 2017, 12:39 PM	#822
BLUEnoEQ Turbo Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,927	Led switchback front lights and clear lenses. Also installed Escort/ZX2 shifter bushings in the front part of the linkage, (only works for the front.) [URL]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigknVBdNmfgS79G1QURTiw __________________ Probe out for Harambe 94 PGT KLZE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by BLUEnoEQ; March 30th, 2017 at 12:42 PM.

April 17th, 2017, 01:48 PM	#823
Nechronius Five Star Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Buena Park, CA Age: 43 Posts: 1,461	What did I do today to my Ford Probe? I finally got it registered. http://i.imgur.com/vG2HRGC.jpg Ok technically I finally did this last week on Tuesday, but I've been sick and was on leave anyway, not much reason to drive. But today I actually commuted to work in it rather than short test drives around the house. http://i.imgur.com/6dg04Bj.jpg And you know what? It's still a great car to drive. Except the steering ratio is too slow. I prefer the quicker steering of the Evo or even the Speed 6. Good steering feel though. And trim pieces here and there are brittle. Which really sucks. And it definitely needs lowering springs. The stock springs are just way too tall. I can practically fist the gap between tire and wheel well. And really needs window tinting. Even a light shade, but high UV and IR blocking. I have this on my other cars and frankly I don't know what kind of primitive savage I was to not tint my windows in the past. Oh, that's right, the kind of savage with little money. Anyway, the 9 years and 10 months of sitting around are finally no more. __________________ Jin "Time Traveler" Kim To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '06 Mazdaspeed 6 '13 Evolution GSR '90/'91 PGT owned

April 18th, 2017, 01:21 PM	#824
spada ProbeTalk MC Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Eating spaghetti in Rochester Hills Age: 37 Posts: 15,520	I didn't do it today, but over the course of a few weeks, getting ready for spring/summer, I have: Changed timing belt, timing belt tensioner arm. Installed new clutch, the original clutch was starting to get a little weak after 196,000 miles. Replaced front main seal, rear main seal, those dumb cam cap seals, both axle seals. Replaced slave cylinder Replaced original thermostat + rubber seal with a genuine Motorcraft 82C thermostat. The car is now completely leak free (for now) and is enjoying some daily driving duties while the Mazdaspeed6 sits. oh, and I waxed it. https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2832/3...61534fa7_b.jpg __________________ 1996 Boysenberry "Blue" Probe GT MTXtreme 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT 2005 Mountaineer Premier Last edited by spada; April 18th, 2017 at 01:29 PM.

April 19th, 2017, 12:38 PM	#825
BLUEnoEQ Turbo Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,927	Nice! Someday my car will look that good... someday. __________________ Probe out for Harambe 94 PGT KLZE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.