[DeTomaso] top 10 performance upgrades

[Garth Rodericks]

These aren't necessary "performance" upgrades but important none the less, and affordable...

Best Fixes for Under $20
http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/best_fixes.htm

The following maintenance should also be the        first order of business for any new Pantera owner.
               
                      [input]         Add an emergency front hood release        cable.
        
                      [input]         Make sure your engine oil dipstick is the        correct length. Early cars showed "Full" but were actually a quart low.
        
                      [input]         Add Zerk grease fittings to your ball        joints.
        
                      [input]         Replace stock ceramic/aluminum-strip        fuses with GBC glass fuses and clean all fuse holders.
        
                      [input]         Make sure throttle linkage has two return        springs.
        
                      [input]         Make sure water temp sender is moved from        surge tank to engine block.
        
                      [input]         Change ZF gear oil.
        
                      [input]         Change brake fluid.
        
                      [input]         Change clutch fluid.
        
                      [input]            Make sure distributor gear shear pin is        upgraded to stock pin with a second smaller pin inside for added strength.
        
                      [input]            Drill drain holes in rust prone areas, if        not already done on your car.
        
                      [input]            Remove stock spring spacers if they are        still there after thirty years.
        
                      [input]            Make sure cooling system has all air        bubbles removed.
        
                      [input]            Re-route overflow tank vent hose to exit        behind rear wheel.
        
                      [input]            Add two heater hose shut-off valves to        assist the A/C in actually cooling the cabin.
        
                      [input]            Buy a        fire extinguisher


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