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:
Installation
1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and
scratches prior to installing
the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performa ...
Knock
Knock, which can occur on all driving phases, has several causes including
damaged teeth or gearset.
In most cases, one of the following conditions will occur:
1. A gear tooth damaged on the drive side is a common cause of the knock.
This can usually be
cor ...
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Upper Intake Manifold in
this section.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional i ...


