Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) |
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the cylinder block plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.
3. NOTE: Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of the plug.
Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock 262 and install the cylinder block core plug.
Cup-Type
4. CAUTION: Use care during this procedure so as not to disturb or distort the cup sealing surface.
CAUTION: When installed, the flanged edge must be below the chamfered edge of the bore to effectively seal the bore.
Use a tool suitable to seat the cup-type cylinder block core plug.
Expansion-Type
1. CAUTION: Do not contact the crown when installing an expansion-type cylinder block core plug. This could expand the plug before seating and result in leakage.
Use tool suitable to seat the expansion-type cylinder block core plug.
Spark Plug Hole Thread Repair
1. There is no authorized repair for spark plug hole threads. If the threads are damaged, install a new cylinder head.
Cylinder Head - Distortion
Special Tool(s) Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent 1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is disto ...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 ...Other materials:
Vibration When Brakes are Applied
For vibration concerns when brakes are applied, perform the following
procedure.
Visually inspect:
tire condition and pressure.
suspension bushings and ball joints.
Correct as necessary.
1. Verify and isolate the concern. Brake roughness can be felt in: ...
Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors
aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH and Valve Cover
LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive ...
Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
2. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.
Vehicles with manual transmission
3. ...