Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine - 3.8L
General Specifications
a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled with leak-down fluid.
Torque Specifications
a - Refer to the procedure in this section
b - Advance one-half turn after gasket contacts the sealing surface.
Engine (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)
The 3.8L engine has:
- a V-block with six cylinders and splayed crankpins.
- a distributorless ignition system.
- a multiport, sequential fuel injection (SFI) system.
- overhead valves.
- hydraulic valve tappets for automatic lash adjustment.
- connecting rod parting faces that are unique with an interference fit.
- an engine dynamic balance shaft.
- Engine Component View
- Upper Intake Manifold
- Lower Intake Manifold
- Valve Cover - LH
- Valve Cover RH
- Crankshaft Pulley
- Crankshaft Front Seal
- Engine Front Cover
- Rocker Arm
- Push Rod
- Valve Springs
- Valve Tappets
- Camshaft
- Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft
- Timing Chain
- Exhaust Manifold - LH
- Exhaust Manifold RH
- Cylinder Head LH
- Cylinder Head RH
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube
- Oil Pan
- Oil Pan Baffle
- Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube
- Flexplate
- Crankshaft Rear Seal
- Engine Support Insulators
- Engine (Removal)
- Engine (Disassembly)
- Cylinder Head
- Piston
- Engine (Assembly)
- Engine (Installation)
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for
warping with a feeler
gauge.
Bearing ...
Engine Component View
Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Components
Engine Front Cover Components
Engine Components
Cylinder Block and Lower End Components
Engine (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTI ...
Other materials:
Supercharger Belt Tensioner
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. Remove the bolts and the supercharger belt tensioner.
4. To install, reverse the removal proced ...
Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line - 4.6L
Material
Item
Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil (R-134a Systems)
F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-
12-C)
WSH-M1C231-
B
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when
repairing the ...
Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
1. Loosen the clamps.
2. Disconnect the hose.
3. Remove the tube.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe -4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Dis ...
