Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Commercially Available Leakdown Tester |
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Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
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Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent |
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Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A) |
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UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent |
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Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent |
Material

Engine System - General Information
General Specifications
Engine
NOTE: This section contains information, steps and procedures that may
not be specific to your
engine.
This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and testin ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the
condition.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the
following chart.
Visual Inspection Ch ...
Other materials:
Spark Plug
Removal
1. Remove the ignition coil on plug. For additional information, refer to
Ignition Coil-Coil On Plug
in this section.
2. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the
spark plug well before
removing the spark plugs (12405).
...
Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve Tube - Cobra
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the EGR valve. For addditional information, refer to Exhaust
Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve-Cobra in this section.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Disconnect the exhaust manifold to EGR valve ...
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
Eight separate ignition coils (12029):
are mounted directly above each spark plug (12405).
are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM) for correct
firing sequence.
The spark plug:
changes the high voltage pulse into a spark which igni ...








