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

Special Tool(s)

Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent

Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent

Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A WSS-M97B51-A1
Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 or equivalent ESE-M99B37-5 except as noted in ES-F65E-19A511- AA
Supercharger Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color). ...

Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engi ...

Other materials:

Installation
1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the valve and pistons will result. Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise. 2. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner ...

Valve - Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve clearance. 1. Check the valve head and seat. Check valve angles. Check margin width. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure. ...

Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
1. CAUTION: If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into your recovery/recycling equipment. Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment designed for capturing and storing contaminated refrigeran ...