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Engine Tech / 1985 3.8 starts, but immediately dies
I removed the tubing for the AIR injection system on my '85 Thunderbird back on the first week in May. I decided to put it up for sale shortly afterwards. Unfortunately, I haven't had any buyers (I still don't know why) and the car sat for about a month un-driven. I was going to go take it to the car wash yesterday afternoon, but when I went to start it, it started right up, and promptly died. It did this for about 5-6 attempts, then finally stayed running. This has continued today, each time I shut the car off, requiring at least 5-6 attempts to get running. I immediately checked the vacuum lines I plugged when removing the AIR system. Everything looked the same. I ran a bottle of fuel stabilizer through it, but it didn't help. This evening I tried about 15 attempts and it still wouldn't start, so I had to leave it at the grocery store and have it towed to a friend's shop.

It seems like it might be something electrical, since it has almost always eventually started. Is there a sensor or module I should look into?

Thanks!
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 1985 Thunderbird - good driver
I'm selling my 1985 Thunderbird. It has a 3.8L V6 and automatic transmission. 87,000 original miles. Runs and drives. Body is clean and straight with very little rust. Interior is in good condition. Dash has no cracks! A/C and heat work great. Has power mirrors and windows. Window motors work, but the windows don't go down.
I've replaced the head gaskets, front/rear brakes, and water pump within the last 2000 miles. Tires have less than 3000 miles on them.
Asking $2500 but I need the space, so please make a reasonable offer. 
Please comment or PM me with questions.

Thanks!

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Suspension/Steering / Passenger side rear brake noise
The passenger side rear brake on my '85 T-Bird has made noise ever since I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. I've replaced everything (drum, shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinder) over the course of the time I've owned it and it still makes noise. It's always been kind of a grinding/chirping noise, sounding like the lining isn't even and it's only hitting the high spots. The problem is that it made that noise with the old components and it still does it with new ones. I replaced the drums and shoes last week, and when I took the old drum off, there was a lot of brake dust inside the drum. I took the driver's side drum off to compare, and there was no dust to speak of. It seems to me like there is something hanging up, but I don't know what it could be. The entire rear braking setup has less than 3000 miles on the hardware and wheel cylinders, and the drums and shoes have less than 100 miles on them. Any advice on tracking down a mystery noise would be greatly appreciated.
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Body/Appearance/Interior / Safe aftermarket window tint removal
My '85 has window tint that was installed prior to my ownership. Some of the tint is bubbling up on the drivers window  and the rear window. What would be the safest way to remove the tint without scratching the glass or damaging the defroster grid?
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 1985 Thunderbird for sale
I'm feeling like it's time to sell my 1985 Thunderbird. I just don't drive it as much as I used to. I've enjoyed owning it, and hope that someone else will enjoy and love it just as much as I have. I went through an automotive restoration program, and I've done all the work on it myself.

Here are the details:
Car has 86,000 original miles.
3.8 V6 - runs great! I replaced the head gaskets, intake gasket, and water pump this past January. I had the heads checked for warping and cracks. The exhaust needs a little attention. It's got a splice in it, and the AIR injection tube needs hooked back up (can hear air coming from injection tube while driving).

C5 auto transmission - shifts very smoothly. I've never had any problems with it.

I replaced the front brake rotors and pads and rear shoes in Spring 2015. New tires were put on in March 2015 - they have 3000 miles on them. I replaced the front struts and rear shocks in Fall 2014. New heater core (OEM replacement) in Fall 2014.

Interior is in very good condition with minimal wear and tear. Power window motors work, but windows don't go down (drivers side just recently quit going down, haven't had time to  look into it). Windows were tinted prior to my ownership, and some of the tint is bubbling up, but not too bad.

Has power mirrors - work great, has cold A/C and hot heat.

I'm thinking it's worth around $5000 considering the work I've done to it, and the condition it's in. Of course, I would consider listening to reasonable offers.

Please comment or PM me if you're interested. I'm located in central Iowa. I can send pictures via email or text message.
Thank you
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Engine Tech / Idle how does it work?
My '85 3.8 does something similar when I start it, after 15-20 seconds it will usually settle down. I don't know if this is normal either.