Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Tracing Powder
Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the tension of a seal against its sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise appears to originate from the seal area or during the alignment and adjustment of a component to a weatherstrip. Tracing powder can be ordered from Crest Industries as ATR Leak Trace. Carry out the tracing powder test as follows:
a. Clean the weatherstrip.
b. Spray the tracing powder on the mating surface only.
c. Close the door completely. Do not slam the door.
d. Open the door. An imprint is made where the weatherstrip contacted the mating surface seal.
Gaps or a faint imprint will show where there is poor contact with the weatherstrip.
Vibrate Software
Vibrate Software (Rotunda tool number 215-00003) is a diagnostic aid which
will assist in pinpointing
the source of unacceptable vibrations. The engine's crankshaft is the point of
reference for vib ...
Index Card
Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the
sealing surface, then close
the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and
check the amount o ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within t ...
Communications Network (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 14 , Multiplex Communication Network for
schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 Digital Multimeter or
equivalent
105-R0051
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Genera ...
Fittings - Vapor Tube
Disconnect
1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and
condensed
fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the
danger of
explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to
minimiz ...
