Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Commercially Available Leakdown Tester |
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Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
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Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent |
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Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A) |
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UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent |
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Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent |
Material

Engine System - General Information
General Specifications
Engine
NOTE: This section contains information, steps and procedures that may
not be specific to your
engine.
This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and testin ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the
condition.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the
following chart.
Visual Inspection Ch ...
Other materials:
Safety Belt System (Description and Operation)
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster
(if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardw ...
Inflating your tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly
inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the
others, use a tire ga ...
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 -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...








