Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
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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:
Inspection and Verification
1. The keyless entry system is a generic electronic module (GEM).
2. Verify the customer concern by using the remote transmitters to
operate the keyless entry
system.
3. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and
electrica ...
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation)
The electronic engine controls consist of the following:
powertrain control module (PCM)
throttle position (TP) sensor
idle air control (IAC) valve
engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
cylinder head temperature sensor
camshaft position ...
Catalyst Monitor Sensor
Special Tool(s)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen
Sensor
303-476 (T94P-9472-A)
Material
Item
Specification
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
or equivalent
E8AZ-19A501-
B
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground ...