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:
Spindle
Special Tool(s)
Tie-Rod End Remover
211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or
Equivalent
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expen ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Install the special tool.
5. Using the special tools, support the engine.
6. Raise and sup ...
Thermostat - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
Gasket Adhesive
TA-6 or equivalent
WSS-M2G408-
A
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine cool ...
