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:
Engine Mount RH
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Support Bar, Engine
303-290-A
Removal
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the special tools.
3. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to Secti ...
Evaporator Core Housing
Disassembly
1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to
Evaporator Core
Housing in this section.
2. Remove the foam weather seal.
3. Remove the screws and remove the heater core.
4. Remove the screws and remove the A/C rec ...
Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant
must be removed and
the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this ...
