Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)

Special Tool(s)

Commercially Available Leakdown Tester
Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent
Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent
Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent

Material

Material

Engine System - General Information
General Specifications Engine NOTE: This section contains information, steps and procedures that may not be specific to your engine. This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and testin ...

Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart. Visual Inspection Ch ...

Other materials:

Tracer Dye Leak Detection
Special Tool(s) 120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp 20C 164-R0721 or equivalent NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak tracer dye incorporated into the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright ye ...

Removal
1. Use a suitable suction device to lower the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination, install new if worn to ...

Subwoofer Amplifier - Convertible
Removal and Installation 1. NOTE: The convertible top needs to be in the up position to remove the subwoofer amplifiers. From inside the luggage compartment, remove the forward panel. 1. Remove the pin-type retainers. 2. Remove the forward pa ...