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Hello Everybody. i have a 1999 V6 Mustang. i bought it a year ago with 86k miles. Now i have around 94k on it. i have 2 main issues that i would like your opinion on. first the simple one. in the morning, or the first start of the day, it takes a few extra cranks to get going. when i turn the key i hear the engine crank. if i keep holding the key it cranks for an extra second or 2 (as opposed to when it starts cleanly)and then turns over. i only have this issue with the first start of the day. the rest of the day it starts perfectly. the second issue is a little more complicated. its a noise coming from what seems to be the engine. it only happens on certain occasions. the way i have reproduced the noise for mechanics is by putting the car in drive and revving the engine up to 1000 rpm. i know its hard without hearing it. im working on getting a good video of it to upload to youtube. i have taken it to numerous mechanics and after all of them wanting a ton of money to rip open the engine to find the noise without a guarantee that they will find it and be able to fix it, i have taken it to the ford dealership. they say that the starting problem is a failing fuel pump and want $1200 for that. even the all mighty dealership doesnt know what the noise is. they recommend a new engine. any help and advice is greatly appreciated!
here is a link to a youtube video of the noise. the noise starts right around 40 seconds in
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