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:
Pinpoint Test L: B1892 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to
Ground or Open
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors its connection to the
generic electronic module (GEM) at
C201e pin 10. This connection is used to signal a chime if the air bag
indicator is inoperative and
another SRS fault exists. If the R ...
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
The ignition coil (12029), which is mounted on the upper intake manifold, can
be described as a coil
pack containing three separate coil units. Each coil unit is individually
controlled by the powertrain
control module (PCM) (12A650) through separate wire le ...
Air Bag Disposal - Undeployed Inoperative
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will
reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the c ...