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Nothing seems to impress a classic Mustang enthusiast more than a detailed engine compartment. When potential customers open a hood in our indoor showroom and see a spotless, beautifully detailed engine compartment, we hear "Oh, wow, look at that; it's brand new! K.A.R. Auto Group details many engine compartments in the course of a year on every year classic Mustang from 1964 1/2 through 1973. The vast majority are done with the engine in the car. Follow the pictures and see a remarkable transformation in an early Mustang engine compartment.
The finished beauty with the hood installed and aligned with beautiful hood to fender gaps. An exceptionally nice 1966 convertible!
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How long does the engine compartment detailing take?
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An experienced technician can complete the project in approximately 50 hours from start to finish.
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How much does it cost to have an engine compartment detailed?
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Labor is approximately $3,000. Parts range from $500 to $1,000 in addition. Total cost ranges from $3,000 to $4,000.
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What parts are typically replaced?
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Parts replaced include: water pump, ignition wires, coil, battery cables, voltage regulator, solenoid, radiator hoses, belts, hose clamps, windshield washer bag and hose kit, fender bolts, hood to fender bumpers, hood adjustment bumpers, antifreeze, engine oil and oil filter, power steering fluid, battery and battery hold down, oil pressure sending unit, fuel pump, alternator harness, engine gauge feed, spark plugs, points, rotor, condenser, fuel filter, air cleaner element, heater hoses, by-pass hose, radiator cap, hood latch bolts, hood hinge bolts, master cylinder cap, shock cap bolts, thermal choke tubes, temperature sending unit, and all decals.
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How much more does it cost to have the engine removed from the car for the detailing process?
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Removing and reinstalling the engine would add approximately 12 hours labor for an incremental cost of approximately $720. Incidentally, we do not feel this is necessary.
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We sincerely hope that you have enjoyed this section of our web site. Hopefully by now you know that K.A.R. Auto Group does far more than sell classic Mustangs. We are the one stop classic Mustang dealership. We can meet all your needs from car sales, parts sales, to repairs and restoration. No job is too big or too small! We can do it all! When you deal with K.A.R. "expect the best."
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