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2005-2010 Mustang
vehicles built before 4/5/2009 and equipped with a 4.6L engine and manual transmission, may exhibit an oil-canning or exhaust rattle/buzz around 2000 – 2500 RPM during the first few minutes of driving after a cold start.
The sound goes away after the car warms up.
The concern may be caused by the separator plate, between the rear face of the engine block and the transmission housing, vibrating and/or contacting the flywheel.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Remove transmission.
- Pry separator plate from the rear face of the block alignment dowels and slide it out from between block and flywheel. Replace with new service part.
- Install transmission.
NOTE: INSTALL NEW SEPARATOR PLATE TO TRANSMISSION BOLTS IF MISSING OR DAMAGED. (FIGURE 1)
Figure 1
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
|---|---|
| 8R3Z-7007-B
Ford 8R3Z-7007-B - PLATE - CYLINDER BLO
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| W500231-S439 | Bolt |
- Contains extraordinary anti-wear and lubricity agents, ensuring exceptional protection against wear and reducing drag
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- Incorporates Lucas cutting-edge additive technology derived from top-rated Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer, the number one supplemental oil in the heavy-duty industry
- Available in 1 quart and 1 gallon bottle sizes
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- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
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