How to see if coolant is circulating?
How to see if coolant is circulating?
One way to check for proper coolant circulation is to check the upper and lower radiator hoses. The upper radiator hose should be hot, around 190–200 °F. (The safest and most accurate way to get this temperature reading is with an infrared thermometer.)
What should I do if my Mustang dies after warm up?
Place car in neutral or Park and set the parking brake. Remove the coil wire from distributor & and hold it 3/8” away from the engine block. Jumper the screw to the big bolt on the starter solenoid that has the battery wire connected to it. You should get a nice fat blue spark.
What to do if your Foxbody Mustang has an error code?
If there is an issue with your Foxbody Mustang (engine related), a good place to start is to check if the EEC-IV computer has registered any error codes. There are two ways to do so: Code scanner: You can buy a code scanner from almost any auto parts store, just verify that it can indeed read the error codes from Foxbody Mustangs.
What causes an engine temperature gauge to stay on cold?
Reasons Why your Engine Temperature Gauge Stays on Cold 1. Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2. Faulty Gauge/Cluster 3. Broken wires to the sensor or to the gauge 4. Bad Thermostat 5. Corrosion in connectors 6. Air in the coolant system 7. Broken engine control unit
What kind of test light does a 1989 Foxbody Mustang use?
Instead of using a test light or voltmeter, 1989-1993 Foxbody Mustang owners can use the check engine light (it will flash with the codes). For more information on specific codes, refer to the above chart. See below for basic Foxbody 5.0L V8 engine fluid capacities and general bolt torquing information.
Why is the cooling system on a Mustang important?
On today’s engines, cooling system maintenance is critical to the life of the engine. With the variety of metals used in your Mustang’s motor, there has to be something besides the water in the cooling system to protect those metals from corrosion.
Why do you need anti freeze in a Mustang?
Anti-freeze is used to increase the boiling point of the water, to lower the freezing point and also to inhibit rust as the solution circulates through the engines passageways. Otherwise as the engine heats up, the water could very easily boil off, resulting in the engine overheating.
Is the water pump in my Mustang reliable?
For the most part, water pumps are very reliable and last many years. However, like any part, they can wear out. Luckily, there are some very easy tests we can do to check the health of our water pump.
When did I change the pump on my Mustang?
The older style pump produced from 1996 to mid-2001 had a longer shaft. In January of 2001 the design of the pump was changed to a shorter shaft. This necessitated a change in the design of the pump pulley. You should visually identify which pulley/pump you have before ordering a replacement.
