Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the coolant hose connection.
3. Remove the thermostat housing.
- Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the thermostat.
- Clean and inspect the water outlet connection.
- Discard the thermostat gasket, and clean and inspect the mating surface.
5. Clean and inspect the thermostat mating surface at the engine.
6. NOTE: The thermostat is indexed and must be returned to the original location.
NOTE: Coat the new thermostat gasket with gasket adhesive.
NOTE: Make sure the new O-ring gasket is secure around the thermostat.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Heater Core Backflushing
Special Tool(s) Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent Drain Kit 164-R3662 or equivalent Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush ...Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
Material Item Specification 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 coola ...Other materials:
Module Configuration
Module Configuration (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052 or equivalent
diagnostic tool
Principles of Operation
Some modules must be programme ...
Driveline System
Special Tool(s)
Clamp Plate
205-320 (T92L-4851-C)
Clutch Housing Alignment
Adapter
308-021 (T75L-4201-A)
Companion Flange Holding
Tool
205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
Companion Flange Runout
Gauge
205-319 (T92 ...
Engine - 3.8L
General Specifications
a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50
pounds) load and tappet filled
with leak-down fluid.
Torque Specifications
a - Refer to the procedure in this section
b - Advance one-half turn aft ...