Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Supercharger Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent |
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Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent |
Material
| Item | Specification |
| Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) | ESE-M97B44-A |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 or equivalent | ESE-M99B37-5 except as noted in ES-F65E-19A511- AA |
Supercharger Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford
specification
ESE-M97B44-A (green color). ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage
to the cooling
system or engi ...
Other materials:
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will
cause permanent
damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact
with
eyes. Wash hands thorou ...
Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from
the disc can get into the oil pan and
oil and clog the oil bypass valve.
1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.
2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sma ...
Support Straps
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel suppl ...


