| If you have a Ford Mustang, it deserves the | | | | If you need a new Mustang clutch, you will |
| best care that you can give it, and that | | | | have to know what type of transmission you |
| includes good maintenance. Although owning a | | | | have. Check out ID tag on the jam of the |
| Mustang is a privilege, it can also pose some | | | | driver's door. Look for the letters 'TR' to |
| problems because of the number of changes | | | | the bottom right hand side of the tag, and |
| that have taken place practically every year | | | | you should see from one to five letters and |
| since that famous day in April, 1964, when it | | | | or numbers below the TR. The first |
| was released to the world. | | | | identification number or letter tells you the |
| | | | type of transmission you have, and you can |
| Forget the demo models that were displayed at | | | | then order a clutch for that transmission. |
| the various grand prix circuits from 1962; it | | | | You can also order a new gear shifter using |
| was 1964 that can truly be regarded as the | | | | that information. |
| birth of the Ford Mustang as we know it. If | | | | |
| you own of these original cars, then it is | | | | For example, the 1996 - 98 Mustang Cobras and |
| not only worth a fortune, but you will have a | | | | 1996 - 2001 GTs were fitted with the TD-45 |
| few problems finding parts for it. And that | | | | five speed manual OD transmission which is |
| should get you thinking: if you are a Mustang | | | | identified with the number 6, while the more |
| owner, how do you get the proper parts for | | | | modern Mustang 2005-07 Mustang GTs were |
| your car, new, used or aftermarket. | | | | fitted with a T-3650, the same as the 2003-05 |
| | | | Mach1 and the 2001 Cobra. The T-3650 |
| Many purists won't even consider aftermarket | | | | transmission is identified by the letter K. |
| parts, but they can be just as good as the | | | | It is a great help to sourcing your clutch or |
| original, and sometimes even better. They can | | | | gear shift parts if you know your |
| certainly be cheaper, and usually are, but | | | | transmission. Any other numbers after the |
| can also be inferior, and it is always good | | | | first one relate to the front and rear |
| to know somebody that has found a good source | | | | springs, which might be useful if your |
| of Mustang aftermarket parts. | | | | springs have gone. |
| | | | |
| It is also good to know a bit about your car, | | | | The door might not be original, of course, |
| and you can gain a lot by knowing your | | | | and to determine that compare the V.I.N. |
| Mustang and what makes it tick. It makes it | | | | (Vehicle Identification Number) with that |
| much easier to get a good part from a | | | | under the hood for models up to 1967, or on |
| breaker's yard and also to fit it yourself. | | | | the dashboard for after that. Once you have |
| However, many people prefer to find their | | | | the vehicle I.D. you should find it easy to |
| parts online, mainly because it is easier to | | | | get any standard part for your vehicle |
| find the part you are looking for your year | | | | online. |
| and model of car, and it also a lot less | | | | |
| work! | | | | All you have to do then is to carry out an |
| | | | internet search using your favorite search |
| There is no doubt that the internet has made | | | | engine. You can be specific, by naming the |
| it much easier to shop for auto parts, and | | | | actual part, or simply carry out a general |
| you can find just about every Mustang part | | | | search for Mustang parts. The site you choose |
| you are looking for online. Not only standard | | | | will then lead you to the part you want by |
| parts, but you can also locate add-ons to | | | | means of menus. You might be asked simply for |
| allow you customize your Mustang and make it | | | | the model and year, or for the V.I.N. number |
| personal to you. headlights, floor mats, | | | | or something even more specific, such as the |
| fenders, transmissions, clutches, and even | | | | transmission reference as detailed above. |
| brake cables: you name it, you can get it | | | | Whatever method is used, you should be able |
| online. However, you have to make sure that | | | | to locate and order the part you want. |
| the site you are visiting is reputable, and | | | | |
| are not selling cleaned-up used parts as new. | | | | It is easy to find Ford Mustang parts online, |
| It isn't common, but it does happen. | | | | especially if you go to a site that has a |
| | | | good clear navigation system from their |
| You also have to be certain exactly what part | | | | landing page. The most important aspects of |
| you have fitted. You will need your model and | | | | buying Mustang parts online are that you get |
| the year, and there are also other things you | | | | the right part for your year and model, and |
| might have to know in order to get the right | | | | that they are of good quality. Keep that in |
| part. Take your transmission, for instance. | | | | mind, and you should not go wrong. |