01-23-2022, 11:22 PM
Hello - - Chesapeake, Virginia checking in. 
So glad I found this site. Got a manual 2004 Mach 1 with 186K miles and a 2007 Shelby GT500 with 101K on the clock. Wanting to pull the Mach valve covers to replace the lash adjusters and check rollers (tracking a rattle noise that only happens under load - not bad - just feel like at that mileage - it probably won't hurt - and i know the valve cover job can be brutal). Already found some great info here.
Back in the day I had two 1973 Mach 1's and loved 'em. Bought a 351C 4V 4speed from the original owner when i was 16 in 1983. Loved that car. Later bought a 302 auto Mach. Kinda wish I had them both back. Picked up my '04 with 178K on it and have been working thru all kinds of preventative maintenance to keep it running good. Some minor wear on the drivers seat bolster - but no rips which I think is pretty cool with that kind of use and mileage - and does not appear to have ever had seats replaced. To be honest - I actually enjoy, and find myself taking the Mach out more than my GT500. Looking forward to mining this site for info and tips.
So glad I found this site. Got a manual 2004 Mach 1 with 186K miles and a 2007 Shelby GT500 with 101K on the clock. Wanting to pull the Mach valve covers to replace the lash adjusters and check rollers (tracking a rattle noise that only happens under load - not bad - just feel like at that mileage - it probably won't hurt - and i know the valve cover job can be brutal). Already found some great info here.Back in the day I had two 1973 Mach 1's and loved 'em. Bought a 351C 4V 4speed from the original owner when i was 16 in 1983. Loved that car. Later bought a 302 auto Mach. Kinda wish I had them both back. Picked up my '04 with 178K on it and have been working thru all kinds of preventative maintenance to keep it running good. Some minor wear on the drivers seat bolster - but no rips which I think is pretty cool with that kind of use and mileage - and does not appear to have ever had seats replaced. To be honest - I actually enjoy, and find myself taking the Mach out more than my GT500. Looking forward to mining this site for info and tips.
Would apply nicely in your situation. Nice rides from 2 different generations of Mustangs! 
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