Ford Mustang Service Manual: Engine - 3.8L

General Specifications




a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50


a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled with leak-down fluid.

Torque Specifications



a - Refer to the procedure in this section


a - Refer to the procedure in this section

b - Advance one-half turn after gasket contacts the sealing surface.

Engine (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)

The 3.8L engine has:

  • a V-block with six cylinders and splayed crankpins.
  • a distributorless ignition system.
  • a multiport, sequential fuel injection (SFI) system.
  • overhead valves.
  • hydraulic valve tappets for automatic lash adjustment.
  • connecting rod parting faces that are unique with an interference fit.
  • an engine dynamic balance shaft.
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Engine (Diagnosis and Testing) Special Tool(s) Commercially Available Leakdown Tester Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent Dial Indicator Gauge ...

Engine Component View
Engine Component View Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Components   Engine Front Cover Components   Engine Components   Cylinder Block and Lower End Components   Engi ...

Other materials:

Installation
Removal All vehicles 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section.. 3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to ...

Disc
Front Disc Brake (Description and Operation) Front Disc Brake Components   Disc Brake Caliper Components   The front disc brake caliper (2B120): bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292), which bolts to the front wh ...

Disassembly
Disassembly 1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230). Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve (7K201) in the neutral position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302). 2. Rotate ...