Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Bypass Tube - 3.8L
Material
Item | Specification |
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51- A1 |
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the bypass hose from the bypass tube.
4. Remove the bolt and remove the bypass tube from the coolant pump.
5. Disconnect the quick connect fitting and remove the bracket bolts and the bypass tube.
6. Install a new O-ring seal on the coolant bypass tube.
7. CAUTION: Do not cut the O-ring seal during tube installation or engine coolant leakage may occur.
Clean the O-ring sealing surface on the cylinder heads and lubricate the O-ring seal. Use premium engine coolant.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in ne ...
Bypass Tube - Cobra
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coola ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating
the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil
passages of both
components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage.
CAU ...
Connecting Rod - Bushing Diameter
1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
...
Charging System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 12 , Charging System for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
SABRE Premium Battery and
Electrical System Tester
010-00736 or equival ...