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2012 Ford Mustang GT

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Knowledge
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Knowledge

Can I use a pour-in fuel additive instead of an inline cleaning kit?How do I know if the timing cover gasket is properly sealed?How long will a timing cover gasket reseal on a Coyote take?Can I reuse the old gasket or bolts?What should I check after reassembling the timing cover?How long will this job take for a DIYer?What causes oil to fill the spark plug wells?Can I drive the car if the plugs are covered in oil?What torque should I use for the coil mounting bolt?What fluids do I need to buy for this job?What torque specs should I use for the timing cover bolts?Can I reuse the old springs with new strut cartridges?What if the strut-to-knuckle bolts are seized?How difficult is this job for a DIYer?How do I know if the PCV grommet is bad?How often should I clean the fuel injectors?Do I need to remove the engine or major mounts to access the timing cover?Do I need to replace the spark plug when replacing a coil?Do I need to replace the ignition coils too?Is this an expensive repair?Do I have to remove the injectors to clean them?Is special tooling required for a 2012 Mustang GT?Should I use a gasket, RTV, or both when reinstalling the timing cover?Is a spring compressor required?Do I need special tools to replace the timing cover gasket?Do I need to replace the crankshaft front seal when reassembling the timing cover?Can I reuse the old gasket and seals?How do I know which coil is bad?What usually causes a rough idle on a 2012 Mustang GT?What symptoms indicate my injectors need cleaning?Can I just clean the throttle body to fix the idle?How long will the repair take?Can I clear the code and drive without replacing the coil?
Parts (34)
Front strut assemblies (left & right)KYB (example OEM-style replacement)
Upper strut mount kit (pair)MOOG (or similar)
Strut-to-knuckle bolts & hardware kitOEM/aftermarket hardware kit
Sway bar endlinks (pair)MOOG (or similar)
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster/CRC)PB Blaster
Wheel alignment (shop service)
Throttle body gasket / O-ringMotorcraft / aftermarket
PCV valve / valve cover grommetMotorcraft / aftermarket
Vacuum hose (assorted)generic
Brake cleaner / contact cleaner (for quick spray checks)generic
Dielectric grease
Valve cover gasket set with spark plug tube sealsMotorcraft (typical OEM for Ford) / aftermarket equivalents
Spark plugs (set of 8)NGK / Motorcraft
RTV silicone sealant (small tube)
Engine degreaser / shop towels
Fuel injector cleaning kit (inline adapter + solvent feed)
Replacement fuel injector O-ring / seal kit
Ignition coil pack (single cylinder, coil-on-plug)
Replacement spark plug (recommended)
Front crankshaft seal (timing cover seal)
Timing cover gasket
Replacement timing cover bolts / hardware
RTV / gasket maker (silicone)Permatex (commonly used)
Timing cover gasket / front cover paper/O-ring gasketMotorcraft / Fel-Pro
RTV silicone sealant (engine-safe)Permatex (or equivalent)
Timing cover bolts / fastener set (if old bolts are damaged)
Timing Cover Gasket KitFel-Pro (or OEM equivalent)
Front Crankshaft Seal (harmonic balancer seal)National / OEM
RTV Gasket Maker (high-temp silicone)Permatex
Timing Cover Bolt / Fastener Kit (replacement bolts)ARP / OEM equivalent
Harmonic Balancer / Crank Pulley Bolt (replacement)OEM
Engine Coolant (pre-mixed or concentrate to make ~2 gal)Peak / Motorcraft
Throttle body cleanerCRC (typical)
Front timing coverMotorcraft / OEM or aftermarket equivalent