My $300 Ford Probe GT is Soooooo Close To Being Fixed! Really!

[@speedyspeedboiii]

It's definitely cool to see a probe still kicking around, I love these cars so much, I got an mx6 as a first car and still own it today

[@HelloRoad]

Nice! Haven't seen an MX-6 in person in a long time!!!

[@TheTopCat650]

@speedyspeesboi. Any chance you have a set of headlight housings driver and passenger for the MX6 lying around?

[@bigmac2385]

Great car doing up my 1996 mx6 GT itll definetly set all the riced out cars back to their homes

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

We have a bunch of them in my Family

[@bigmac2385]

@@youtuberbayleexiong908 could you make a video on them? I would love to see them.

[@jordanseay216]

“I’m going to push it hard. Why the heck not?” Famous last words

[@jordanseay216]

The funny thing was that I wrote this before anything happened. I herd that phrase and thought, “Well, this can only end on the side of the road.” I can see the future!

[@youtoobe169]

That's the best way to shake down a car. If it holds up, then you know you've got a good one!

[@goosegarage78]

why not? because these are known for cracking engine blocks when pushed too hard. been there, done that lol

[@dave11686]

Loving this! This was my dream car in the early 2000s in high school that I never got to have so I’m kind of vicariously living my dreams through you

[@severnalistair4055]

The probe series is campy fun video and for those of us who owned this - nostalgia filled ... PTSD. Everything experienced was a daily experience for those of us and in our younger days , you dont need $4-5 a gallon gas, a 25mpg tops car, and one that breaks down in an infinite amount of ways. Theres a reason the mechanics turn off the lights and close the bay doors when they see these roll up. It doesnt help that they got a few years on them and then FAST & FURIOUS came out which I'm sure killed most of them. When one is gutted out, on lowered coils, it is described as steering on rails. The VRIS will cause issues eventually. ProbeTalk forums is where past victims (owners) hang out. Mine jumped a tooth on the belt and sounded like hell unleashed coming out of the throttle body. Do the KLZE swap, underweight pulleys, cat delete, lower, gutted, turbo and have the funnest 10 miles of your life before it blows. Also it was interesting that you could enter a diagnostic mode in these cars by shorting a connection under the hood and the check engine light flashes out all the codes. Oh and beware, if a Plymouth Laser, Pontiac Sunfire, Nissan 240sx, Honda civic, Talon Eclipse, Ford Sho, Acura Integra or Prelude pulled up beside you, it was required by unspoken law that you had to race on green.

[@sethtoybes9392]

Loved this video there is something so charming about lovingly trying to nurse an endearing purple probe back to life. Thanks and keep up the great work Ethan!

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you for watching!! :) :)

[@paulbaker6536]

A purple probe?? this man has style

[@davidjensen5074]

Your Probe is one of my top favorite cars that you own.

[@Golzie1]

Good to see this one back up and running... Now please don't break my heart and sell this one too!

[@lgz2006]

This beauty deserved what it should have!

[@Mysticfateee]

God you know how to make aesthetic videos... That night driving sequence at the end was beautiful

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you so much!!

[@georgegraham6568]

that color is so awesome please consider a repaint and thanks for the vid I really look foward to them.

[@HelloRoad]

Yes it is! I have been considering it... 🤔

[@htownandi6263]

My 95 was an automatic and she was fun to drive. I can only imagine if I knew how to drive stick the adventures I would have had. 💜

[@kelemenkaban2505]

Wow this is just like trying to date your high school crush. Things start OK, then comes the emotional rollercoaster with misunderstandings and missteps. Fortunately at the end you find out that you really like each other, so the night out with the date could happen :) I like the night driving very much. It is like the climax of the story :D

[@Jamesbond22855]

I'm 5 years and way too much money into my 93 GT, but I'd drive it to Florida and back at this point (I'm from Ohio)

[@shofan70]

"the car is fun to drive when it's working right". Sounds like my '94 SHO.

[@darkoverlord56]

Can confirm. In 2005, my stepdad had a 1993 SHO. He went out and bought a 1994 PGT as a backup, but decided against the backup idea and flipped it instead. Sold the SHO, bought a 2002 9-3 turbo.

[@sezuawn3861]

Yeah but those had trash yamaha engines. Probes atleast have mazda engines.

[@lclnbm]

@@sezuawn3861 awe man I was considering buying one as a daily

[@eVerProductions1]

@@lclnbm don’t listen to that guy, the Yamaha engine is great

[@eVerProductions1]

@@sezuawn3861 do you know anything about cars? Did you even know Toyota asked Yamaha for help to build the v10 in the Lexus LFA ?? Yamaha definitely makes slightly better engines than freaking Mazda who is just recently doing better compared to before when all they had was the Miata and the rx7 rotary which was just a good lightweight high output engine but reliability was ass which was opposite with the Miata engine

[@jonathanjuillerat2115]

I wish we were closer so you could drive our stock, low mileage, well-running purple '94 GT. The wife and I regularly take it on long, winding 3-4 hour drives and push it hard. You got a small glimpse of how fun this car can be. I hope that gives you encouragement to soldier on! Also, take it to a Cars & Coffee (and maybe film the adventure!). It's always a surprise hit. We've realized that it's always one of the weirdest cars there, but everyone that stops to talk says, "I had one of these" (or knew someone that did). What was once ubiquitous is now somehow unique. It was a good-selling, popular car that simply wasn't saved or revered. Thanks for persevering and saving this particular specimen! Love the content.

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

Good to hear that. I plan on doing same next month at our local cars and coffee. I have never seen a Probe before at ours. I would like to post the original window sticker also, to see the response. Thank you

[@jcrbama]

I had a '93 Probe GT that my dad bought new and I inherited around 1997 and drove until 2003. It was an awesome car that was a blast to drive. I remember the check engine light always coming on, or if I was lucky enough to not have it on, it would always kick on around 3000 RPM. Without fail it was always an O2 sensor that was either bad or going bad. It never altered the way the car ran, so after the 4th or 5th time getting it fixed I just let it be. Maybe some dead knowledge of mine from 20 years ago can help a little. I watched one of your early videos with the car and you mentioned the oil burning smell, I knew right away that it was a valve cover gasket leaking. I had that issue as well as the overheating from a bad water pump. Thanks for fixing this old thing up, it brings back some good memories.

[@antiqueshistoryandconspira3791]

That Probe looks good. First time seeing a probe.

[@ssanmor]

You are definitely young.

[@michaeltb1358]

There should be a mark on the coolant expansion tank for full (cold). That needs checking a couple of times after filling the system. Head cover gaskets are a problem. Check the rear spark plugs as oil fills around them.

[@whostosay3256]

Brings back great memories I had a couple of Probe GT’s and I loved them

[@revmatchtv]

Happy no code dance! Love the color and design of these. Dig the trippy vibes at the end.

[@unstablebobgable]

Hi Brother Ethan. Glad to see it looks like you worked the bugs out in your Probe

[@HelloRoad]

Getting closer!!!

[@robertglover3798]

"This car is all about up's and down's." You are 100% correct with that statement. I owned a '94 Probe GT for many years. Had it repainted, shaved the locks and handles, and eventually a turbo kit. It was a VERY fun car, love the sound of the KL engine, but man did it always find a way to ruin your day with an issue every now and then. lol

[@delirification]

something about old cars and valve cover gaskets.. just ordered some new gaskets for my 06 grand prix, I recently found out where my engine was leaking oil, would have never found it until I saw the white smoking coming out from under the valve cover. Got some shiny new aluminum valve covers to replace the old black plastic ones too, super stoked to get them on. Nice to see the progress on the probe!

[@jefferysmith3930]

Fantastic! Looks like you got it! Next: make it pretty. I’ve had great luck fogging in missing clear coat using 2K clear coat in spray cans. Chip off any flaky bits. Wet sand it lightly. Cover the entire car with plastic sheet because it gets everywhere! Cut the sheet away from the areas you want to clear. Paint it. Let sit for 2 days then Wet sand it with 1000, 1500, 2000 grit and buff it with a wool pad. Spend a little time on it and you’ll get....almost professional results. It’s worth the hassle. I’ve done this to 3 cars with great results. 2 of them were metallic black Honda Accords, so it will work on a dark color like your purple Probe.

[@robom]

I literally caught up on the Ford Probe series today, and another video just rolls out. Thank you for the great content! My dad has a '94 Probe and we work on it occasionally, I learned stick on it

[@HelloRoad]

Oh nice! Thank you so much for watching! Keep that '94 Probe going, not many of these left!

[@robom]

@@HelloRoad Thanks so much for bringing the Probe to the forefront of many of your viewers (myself included)! I'm definitely gonna keep it running as long as I walk, it's awesome!

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

So glad you saved this one because the body lines on these are so good...

[@christianchavez385]

I love this Purple Ford Probe! Keep it alive and running that way just in case someone sees it and is intrigued by how it stands out. You never know 3-5 years later they might be a car enthusiast talking about that one purple Ford they saw several years ago.

[@eazy1017]

beautiful car. I own a 1996 ford probe just finished doing transmission work, needed a new shift solenoid but my alternator squeals like hell. I know your pain, absolute pain in the ass. haha, good luck.

[@brysonshires9742]

Im so happy for you. Mine would overheat when the level dropped just a little. a rusty thermostat housing turned out to be the culprit.

[@pgtmr2713]

I think your over heating is related to ignition and the misfire code. When my coil was bad it caused random overheating. It may have been rich or lean to compensate for the ignition. Something to keep an eye on. I overheated once really fast, it blew the little black tank up. I had to plug hoses with screwdriver handles to get it home with some fresh water. I finally replaced the coil which I knew was bad. It never overheated after that. Also a Mitsubishi electric part. The problem can come and go randomly, could get worse with more misfiring. Drive local, listen for any stumbles. Almost everything relates back to the ignition system. It's only one coil, located inside the distributor, where it gets hot, on a vehicle that frequently hits 7k rpm. It's about $30, easy to replace. 20-30 minutes for a first timer. Scratch a line, distributor to engine, so you can line it back up to where it was. Fixing the VRIS will make the car feel like it's more powerful by keeping the torque up.

[@maggylagosi3787]

I loved my 1995 GT simple bolt ons intake, headers exhaust system with the correct tunning these cars are impressive would have one right but they hard to find anymore. Thanks for the flashlight

[@VidTubeWatch]

Aaagghh yes Ethan. I did always love the look of the gauges at night when driving my '97 Ford Probe GT. Mine didn't have three radiator caps as I remember. Just the main and the overfill. I may have to pick up one of those shirts though. I owned my GT for a good 6 years. I didn't have as many gremlins as yours. I sold it to a friend who never changed the oil in it etc. He drove the wheels off of it.

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

if they had decided on a rear wheel drive platform these cars would've gotten the love and attention they deserve.

[@quickford]

Excited and hopeful it keeps working good! These cars are so fun to drive when they're not broken.

[@sezuawn3861]

Nobody has mentioned that his probe is the RARE WILD ORCHID EDITION, thats dope as hell man.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Cool just low on coolant? Hopefully it works!

[@chasebanas1748]

Heck Yeah Brother! I autocross my 96 Probe GT they handle really well for a fwd car. I had to replace most of my cooling system to get it to not overheat when pushing it hard.

[@chasebanas1748]

Actually not really most of it just my radiator and a lot of old and cracked hoses

[@Julia-ki8xg]

Thank you for making this amazing content with this car! It deserves some love. My father had one and it's taking me down memory lane! He loved it very much, sadly they both didn't survive a fatal crash.

[@HelloRoad]

😢😢😢

[@theedorbs]

I just picked up my Scion Xb from the shop after a new power steering pump was installed.

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

- Great Job!!! Good news!!, Yes, that temp needle should never move at all. When the time come, source some firm sidewall Z or better rated summer tires, and car will handle even better, trust me. Great video!!! Thank you. 👍👍👍👍

[@youtoobe169]

You are a better mechanic than your mechanic that "fixed" your check engine light. By the way, another interesting video, love your taste in cars and your video style!

[@HelloRoad]

In all fairness, they would've gotten to the bottom of it had I brought it back. I just had the itch to try to figure it out myself!! Thanks for watching!!

[@Torsee]

Nice effects of split screen, kaleidoscope!

[@HelloRoad]

🙂🙃

[@Staatus_Quo]

Glad to see it running right. I miss my Probe GT, it was great car. But then again, it didn't have the "Usual" issues that the PGT's have. Happy to see a night drive with it too; now we need an epic synthwave night drive with it! Keep up the good work. Oh, since you did a PGT, now fulfill my new passion: SAAB! Lol.

[@briangarner]

Owned a 93 GT forever!!!!! Loved the car, hated fixing it, which was ALWAYS!!!! I guarantee if you overheated it...................the head gaskets are toast. Just a little overheating destroys those things. PS, sounds AAWESOME with an exhaust

[@williamdavis4809]

I had a 94 gt, purchased in 95. Drove it for two years and put very few miles on it...had a massive oil leak from the valve cover gasket so much it seeped into the sparkplug wells.

[@markburley3418]

Another enjoyable vid, thanks Ethan. Mr ‘nooo, I won’t spill any! How many times have I put oil in cars in my life (me)?!’ has now after a couple of decades of car ownership bought a no spill funnel kit

[@3n3ly7m9]

3:48 I was waiting for someone to spam the "yay" sound effect lol

[@NickQuas]

I had a 96 gt manual and I loved it! Really fun car to drive.

[@RetroCarsForever]

Ive always wondered what it would be like to be on drugs and drive a purple Ford Probe around at night and now I know... Seriously tho, hope low coolant was all it was!

[@HelloRoad]

Haha! Yeah I'm pretty sure it was just low coolant. Changing that other radiator cap couldn't hurt either. It had a small coolant leak from a hose a few weeks back, guess it leaked more than I had realized!

[@sleepyhollow783]

Great camera artistry. Congratulations on the win/save! 💜

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you!!! :) :)

[@alexanderhristov6526]

do you know if the most parts are the same in ford probe 1989-1992?

[@ssanmor]

I love your videos, the enthusiasm you are putting on that car as I feel very identified, after 1.5 years restoring mine. The valves you have replaced are VRIS (no noticeable improvement in performance but clears the codes) and the ones related to the newer EGR system check using a MAP sensor. Mine doesn't have them, but both of us have two additional valves that control the EGR itself. They are under the intake manifold, at the rear, and they usually go bad too. Did you notice that engine hesitation during hard acceleartion at 2000-3000 rpm is gone? Also, does it shake a bit when letting the gas off an on in slow traffic? Mine has a bit of both things, and no codes. I am quite puzzled about that and I am suspecting my EGR doesn't fully close but who knows? Another area of interest of this cars is the left rear brake caliper. It tends to stick so parking brake doesn't release properly. I replaced mine to solve this problem, but now I have to periodically tighten an internal screw so the hand brakes continues operating (that is, just before MOT).

[@HelloRoad]

Really glad you're enjoying my vids!! :) Thanks for the suggestions! A few others have also suggested replacing those other valves under the intake manifold. I guess I should've done that when the shop replaced the intake manifold gasket! 🤦‍♂️Maybe that's the next step. There is definitely still a vacuum leak, idles really low, and like yours shakes at idle. At stoplights I try to keep the RPMs up!

[@ssanmor]

@@HelloRoad Well, you really need to perform basic adjustments to the car. Maybe you already know, but you need to set it to test mode (by joining the TEN and GND pins together in the diagnostics connector). In order to verify that you have successfully set the car to test mode, turn on contact (engine not yet started) and if you **slightly** touch the throttle butterfly it should activate the radiator fans. If you radiator fan is ON without touching anything, loosen the TPS and turn to the position when it JUST turns off. That's the PCM way to indicate that it detects a change in the idle switch. There is a specific calibration procedure for the position of the TPS so idle is detected properly (you will need feeler gauges). Also in that mode, you need a strobe gun to adjust your ignition timing to -10ºBTDC (there are marks above the crank pulley and you loosen the distributor and slightly turn it to get that). Finally, you need to adjust the idle adjustment screw on top of the butterfly to get around 600 rpm in test mode. You may need to open it a bit more (turning it anti-clockwise) but not too much or you will fool mixture and it will set lambda codes. If you need more info, just ask! But the above adjustments are basic for this car to run properly. If you want, send me your email and we can discuss in more depth. UPDATE: Yesterday I found a broken a/c pipe, so it looses all the gas. Another thing to fix...

[@blairlindsay3604]

the Dunlop Direzza in P205/45ZR16 really smarten up the handling .

[@JustcallmeGnarly22]

You released the Probe video! Edit: the VIRS system was a pain. I had a box full of those solenoids when I owned my Probe.

[@HelloRoad]

That's what I'm learning! I've got some extras! Unfortunately the VRIS is still not quite working right. New solenoids solved the check engine light but I think there is another vacuum leak somewhere.

[@ssanmor]

@@HelloRoad These solenoids can be got very cheap from aliexpress (like 5 USD each), and they are exactly the same. I just replaced 3 of them weeks ago. So buy a bunch of them. As for VRIS not working, check the check-valve under the manifold, it is usually broken creating a vacuum leak and preventing the VRIS and possibly the EGR to operate properly. Easy to test if you have a hand pump. Do you need vacuum schematics for the car?

[@chetkelsey1447]

Hey Sergio, do you have a part number for the solenoids? My 96pgt could use some. Thanks

[@varsington]

@@ssanmor HEy Ive been trying to fix my CHEKC engine light on my 95PGT. What is the part number of those solonoids? I'm going to replace all 4..and see what happens, there is DEF a power drop when the check engine light is on, so would love to FINALLY Fix these!!

[@ssanmor]

@@varsington Don't be so confident that replacing the VRIS solenoids will make any noticeable change in your performance and DEFINITELY they won't turn your CEL light off. Here is what I bought: es.aliexpress.com/item/4001108157087.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.274263c03KspYF

[@hectoromargarciacruz1703]

Which mark is your scanner automotive

[@thelandscapingking310]

I love probes wish there were more around

[@blairlindsay3604]

did you find “Z” crank handle to manually open & close the moon roof ?

[@turbo1997hsm]

Man I like these videos. This page is unique, and the cars and music is nice.

[@isaacfalvey]

The celebration scene is always how I feel when I fix something on my car by myself, too.

[@darrenlub]

Great video, ur editing makes for very enjoyable watching. Ur going to turn into a ford probe expert.

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you!! Not sure valuable it is being a Ford Probe expert, but I'm working towards it!

[@p.informatico1320]

@@HelloRoad It can be a valuable asset when swapping a kl-de engine into a mx3

[@psementalist]

Oh heck yeah that's what I am talking about she's a work in progress. The check engine light is a Ford Probe thang the one on my 96 Ford Probe SE Hatchback has the same problem. You my brotha are definitely not alone even Probe enthusiasts around the world has that problem

[@HelloRoad]

Glad to hear I'm not alone. It's a constant battle!!! 😆

[@psementalist]

@@HelloRoad Yes sir indeed it is and if you don't mind I'd love to share this KZbin video with. My fellow Ford Probe enthusiasts on Probe groups on Facebook.

[@HelloRoad]

@@psementalist Haha for sure! No problem! I'm probably in one of those groups!

[@tommyboyz6291]

Funny, my second day on Doordash job, I over heated my brother's Camry, I ran hard becuz I'm late for my Customer, its only my second day...we have to park the car all night at the shopping center, then the morning we went back and realized the coolant were very low, almost non...so we fill it up and drive it fine...but yes there is a really really small hose leaks between the two bank under the intake manifold that drain the system after 2 years.

[@jakeforeman4340]

I love the editing and content over all! Keep it up! :)

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you!!!

[@metal4ever516]

You cracked me up with the confetti. Totally understandable though.

[@chetkelsey1447]

Do you have info on your source for the solenoids? Thanks

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

Yes, I second that. I need to replace all of mine also, and they range from very cheap to very expensive. Thank you

[@HelloRoad]

Yes! I bought these exact solenoids: www.ebay.com/itm/351956449312

[@chetkelsey1447]

Thanks

[@frankyforest9086]

Waiting for the next video. That's a really cool car. I'm glad you are keeping it alive and on the road.

[@codyredfern88]

Just bought a shirt from you man, love the channel!

[@HelloRoad]

Awesome!! Glad you're enjoying the channel. Thanks so much for the purchase! Helps me continue to keep making videos :)

[@cameronrogers45]

fantastic video, glad to see someone having more success with their probe than I have.

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you! It is indeed a battle!!

[@CharlieBass5]

You got the body style and color I really like and would rock it BIG TIME!!!

[@calliad]

Awesome video... Great ending!

[@Turborb26]

What OBD scanner did you use?

[@Crotal_Karma]

Cool kaleidoscope visuals at the end! How about a wash and detail of the car? Lol I'm the one always asking you to wash and detail!

[@herrgolf]

Probes were known for excellent handling. Mazda always understood that good fwd handling involves loading the rear axle.

[@kennycoulter5525]

I am jealous. I have always loved that body style.

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

Yeah I've had those times a lot where I wonder if I'll get home only because my cars have broke a lot of times already and I haven't been driving for the longest time yet

[@ShaunChaudoin]

Oh man! Watched every one of these Probe vids... I soooo want that car! I miss my 96GT!

[@joshuathompson2131]

I would say repeat the same drive in the daytime to test it. Night cooler temps helped but not the same stress level.

[@MARC-FENIX]

Hello Mr. Tufts! Nice video. I just had to click on like when you had this great success :-) 3:38 . I changed my thermostat few months after buying the car. In my case the old one was ok but it might be the cause in your case. One time I had a leak in one of the rubbertubes. It was just a tiny tiny hole but enough to loose all coolant after a couple of thousand kilometers. I replaced the rubbertube with another rubbertube that had the same size and shape from the junkyard. Cheap and reliable. Keep it up! Respect!

[@geoffreyreuther5260]

Sheesh... Your teaser the other day made me think you REALLY broke it. :P

[@HAMMER8181]

Check the strut mount/bearing before touching the ball joint

[@HelloRoad]

Good idea

[@ssanmor]

@@HelloRoad And also the stabilizer bar links, they make all kinds of noises, worth replacing because they are quite cheap. The rubber mounts for the estabilizer are also cheap and make noises with time, but are difficult to replace. At least lub them with silicone spray. It made a whole WORLD of difference for me.

[@whiskeythrottle8680]

Just can’t hate the probe..even tho mine is still broken this video makes it all worth it 😅🤙🏼

[@frp_107_official]

Good!! Eager to see the next one. Ethan Where did you buy the solenoids VRIS? have you got the link? My check flushing is EGR, also the airbag light. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@HelloRoad]

Yes, got the solenoids on eBay! These exact ones: www.ebay.com/itm/351956449312

[@frp_107_official]

Grande!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@pgtmr2713]

Code 51 from the airbag light?

[@frp_107_official]

52 and no idea how to fix it really. Voltage failure.

[@literalbozo-ti8md]

Thank you so much for doing videos of your nova I my grammy had one a I saw it and I was like wow that car is cool now she let me have the car and I’ve been cleaning the inside to portend drive it because the wires broke by rats and it a base model blue

[@bded3644]

You should do more of the night rides for sure

[@HelloRoad]

I will!! :) :)

[@johnl3230]

Awesome man, sorry the downs are more than the ups lol. Love the probe as always. The other day I bought a 01 pathfinder for $200 with a bad alternator and a oil leak, was replacing the alternator today and boy, one little thing makes the job stall, a cross threaded alternator bracket bolt, ugh...

[@HelloRoad]

Ugh bummer! Sometimes the jobs you think should be the easiest take the longest!!!

[@goosegarage78]

well mr ethan heres something you may not know: same 2.5 litre V6 thats used in the mazda MX-6. and mazda put in a weird system if the car is low on coolant it retards your igntion timing. the reason it has 2 radiator caps is the engine is higher than the radiator like the toyota celicas... yup somthing a lot of people arent aware of.

[@skip741x3]

hi paul! well thats a new one to me as far as the coolant levels affecting the Timing! are u sure about this? mine often feels like a dog and i run super in it, no codes and all stock.. ive never known why.

[@goosegarage78]

@@skip741x3 yes because it happened to me. and its written in the workshop service manual of the 2.5 mazda 626

[@lervin78]

These things had the smoothest exhaust sound.

[@HelloRoad]

It really does sound great.

[@alfredocruz3314]

I love a probe., Was my first car back on 2004

[@cgrscott]

Your videos always have high production values with smart editing. I see you live in Southern California. Do you have a background in Hollywood productions?

[@somethingaim]

love the probe! RESTORE IT

[@StraightLineCycles]

You need one of those friends that you could just shoot problems at and get solutions back, PM me

[@jaromor8808]

the intro music is cool af

[@LoveBandit1000]

Sometimes the cooling fans can spin but the fan clutch is worn so they don't turn fast enough to properly cool the vehicle...

[@tonymoran1415]

Ohh boy i remember and smile. 1994 ford probe was my first car best car ever. Fun to drive. Now im driving an dodge ram. And is so boring !!! Nice videos btw

[@shanesimmons6079]

Love the probe content buddy awsome video , you should get a mazda mx3 with the 1.8l version of the same v6 their another sweet car right up your alley !

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the vid! Yes, I've been looking for an MX3 for ages!!

[@shanesimmons6079]

@@HelloRoad I'll keep my eye out for one for you buddy , ul here in canada were I live their very rare I own 2 mx6s a probe and a mx3 all v6 and i love them to pieces ! Keep up the great content and maybe join the Facebook probe ,mx3 and mx6 groups. were a close group and you would probably find one for dirt cheap ! Cheers man

[@kevinsong712]

Great save! I would oil that cheap ass air filter hahah

[@101spacecase]

You will not know till you hit the long hill again. I do know that 93 burns a few degree's cooler. Really helps with cooling at higher elevations.

[@pgtmr2713]

Yep they are supposed to run on premium only AND it's one of the few cars where cheap gas will drop the revs too fast. Premium fuel burns longer as well as cooler. Premium fuel, drop the clutch faster it won't get all neck snappy.

[@lanebritt1303]

When he said do you ever wonder if your car will ever make it home..... yes I use to drive a 06 Ford F-150 I put 300k miles on that truck all it did was give me problems, and now I drive a 2011 vw Tiguan and everytime I go to crank I’m like please crank please crank

[@thegamingguy1]

Binge watching your videos rn cause they're just so cozy 🥺

[@btrdangerdan2010]

Very interesting for you to drive a car that is exactly as old as I am. 1997

[@user-ov7wv6fd3d]

Damn. Never been this early. EDIT: yeah, probes do not like long drives at all. They do get hot and sometimes overheat on 2-3+ hour drives. If you do ever get it in hard driving shape, it's a blast. You'll hear a lot of 'handles like it's on rails' thrown around, but i do know 95-97 didn't have as tight of suspension.

[@MARC-FENIX]

Well, my Probe like long drives. I did 2500 Kilometers with a 96 4-cylinder from Germany to Spain two years ago. No probe-lem! Still runs and runs. Some say that the small motor with 116 hp (there is the 16V and the 24V) has less problems with overheating. But the valve cover gasket seems to be a issue in both cars. In three years I had to change it two times already. First time I used silicone to isolate it better but after aprox. 10.000 kilometers I saw that the rubber was cut, so I thought that this might be because I used too much silicone. Second time I put a new valve cover gasket, I did it without the silicone. But recently I discovered that the rubber was cut again. So the fault might have been that I havent used the right torque nm force with my wrench. The right quantity is 20 nm. Too much force might cut the rubber, too little might lead to oil leaks. (sry for my english, Im Spaniard).

[@user-ov7wv6fd3d]

@@MARC-FENIX you're right! I've had 2 16v and 1 24v. I had 1 16v overheat, but it was a very long drive in about 108 Fahrenheit. The 16v i4 takes pretty well to turbo as well. And yeah, these engines just have valve cover gasket issues, just gotta keep up on them. The 2g ford probe actually won a couple of gt endurance races, and placed high in another. I feel that a lot of the heat issues now, especially in the v6 are mainly from age and carbon build-up. Also, your English is pretty good, no worries :)

[@butterbeantx]

I had a 97 and suspension was plenty stiff enough for me. Handled great. Best front drive car ive driven. Gave mine up when the clutch pedal rod broke but it went to 2 guys that were gonna fix it. Ford actually put taller springs in the last 2 years to soften the ride due to complaints. You can really see the difference if you compare the wheel well gap between the earlier ones.

[@MARC-FENIX]

@@butterbeantx I always thought that my car looked too high for a sportscar and that the wheel well gap was too big. So I changed the original springs with H&R 35mm springs. Now it looks better and handles even better in curves with almost no inclination to the sides. Still suspension is comfortable enough though.