Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine - 3.8L

General Specifications

General Specifications

General Specifications

General Specifications

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

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

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.
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:

Transmission Case
Special Tool(s) Handle 205-D055 (D81L-4000-A) Installer, Bearing Cup 204-039 (T77F-1217-B) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup 205-054 (T71P-4616-A) Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal 205-155 (T80T-4000-Y) ...

Bearings - Inspection
NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new bearing. 1. Inspect the bearing for a bent cage. 2. Inspect bearings for galling (metal smears on roller ends). Galling is caused by overheating, poor lubrication or an overload situatio ...

Rear Window Glass
Special Tool(s) Rotunda Pneumatic Knife with Offset Blade 107-R1511 or equivalent The Pumper 164-R2459 or equivalent Rotunda Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit 164-R2450 or equivalent ...