Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for warping with a feeler gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
1. Cratering - fatigue failure.
2. Spot polishing - incorrect seating.
3. Imbedded dirt engine oil.
4. Scratching - dirty engine oil.
5. Base exposed - poor lubrication.
6. Both edges worn - journal damaged.
7. One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated.
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Ch ...
Engine - 3.8L
General Specifications
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 th ...
Other materials:
Wipers and Washers (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 59 , Generic Electronic Module for
schematic and connector
information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 81 , Interval Wiper/Washer for schematic
and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
Alternator, Regulato ...
Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 112 , Anti-Theft for schematic and connector
information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 60 , Instrument Cluster for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalen ...
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
is located on the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
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