Engine - Front Cover/Water Pump Stud Oil Leak

Article No.
96-23-7

11/06/96

ENGINE - 3.8L - OIL LEAK AT # 4 FRONT COVER/WATER PUMP STUD - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/10/96

FORD:
1996 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996 COUGAR

ISSUE:
Engine oil may leak from the # 4 front cover/water pump stud onto the ignition coil pack bracket area. This is caused by the lack of sealant on the water pump stud threads.

ACTION:
Remove the water pump stud from the engine block and reseal. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE








1. Inspect for oil migration and/or leak at the # 4 front cover/water pump stud area (Figures 1 and 2).

2. Remove the ignition coil bracket by removing the two (2) bracket nuts and one (1) bolt, remove bracket and place out of the way (Figure 2).

NOTE:
THE 8 mm STUD REMOVER IS NOT A ROTUNDA TOOL.

CAUTION:
DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH WITH THE STUD REMOVER OR THE DOUBLE NUT METHOD.

3. Remove the stud. Use either a double nut or a non-slip 8 mm stud remover socket.

4. Clean out the threads in the block and reinstall original Stud if not damaged (N804853-S36, if needed).

5. Apply Pipe Thread Sealant with Teflon (D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2) to the stud and reinstall in block. Torque stud to 8-12 N.m (71-106 lb-in).

6. Install the ignition coil bracket. Tighten the bolt and nuts to 20-30 N.m (15-22 lb-ft).

PART NUMBER PART NAME

N804853-S36 Stud (M8-1.25X156)

D8AZ-19554-A Pipe Thread Sealant With Teflon

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

962307A Reseal Water Pump Stud 0.4 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6019 03

OASIS CODES: 401000, 499000