Diesel car engines Ford Escort 5

Technical specifications
Main parameters Engine designation - 1.8 ONS Engine type: naturally aspirated - RTE, RTF. turbocharged - RFD. Cylinder diameter - 82.5 mm. Piston stroke - 82 mm. Working...

Checking and adjusting valve clearance
Examination The valve clearance is checked with a feeler gauge between the rear of the cam and the tappet (see Fig. 2E.1). Disconnect the flexible crankcase ventilation...

Replacing the fuel filter
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Cover the clutch housing under the fuel filter with a film of artificial material to prevent fuel from getting on...

Nozzles
Removal Caution: Protect the generator from diesel fuel. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Carefully disconnect the injection line connections from the fuel...

Fuel pump adjustment
Adjusting the maximum number of revolutions Check whether the accelerator pedal and the elements that transmit its movement move freely. Start the engine and warm it up...

Fuel pump BOSCH
Adjusting the idle speed Measure the idle speed and if it is not within 840-870 rpm, adjust it to 850 rpm using the bolt (2. Fig. 2E.9). Place a 0.5 mm thick plate...

Fuel pump CAV Roto diesel
Adjusting idle speed and residual flow Install a 4 mm thick plate between the bolt (3. Fig. 2E.10) for adjusting the residual flow (preventing the engine from shutting...

Removing and installing the fuel pump
Removal Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Release the spring clips securing the upper timing case. Place the vehicle on a stationary lift. Unscrew the lower...

Cylinder head
Removal Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Disconnect the air supply line to the turbocharger, the flexible line of...

Disassembling the engine
Remove the turbocharger together with the exhaust manifold. Drain the engine oil. Remove the drive part and the clutch disc. Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft....

Checking engine parts
It is recommended to thoroughly clean and wash the parts that will be used again. Removing the plugs and caps from the cylinder block and cylinder head makes them much...

Checking the crankshaft and connecting rod clearances
Radial clearance The radial clearance in the main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft is measured using special Plastigage measuring rods made of artificial...

Checking piston rings and piston clearance in the cylinder
After removing the rings from the pistons, measure their gap in the piston grooves, and after installing them in the cylinders in which they were previously installed,...

Engine assembly
Install the crankshaft thrust half rings into the seats in the middle main bearing, directing the oil grooves of the half rings outward of the main bearing (see Fig....

Removing and installing the oil pump
Unscrew the oil filter. Unscrew the four bolts securing the oil pump to the engine block. Remove the oil pump. Remove the O-ring. Install a new O-ring. Fill the pump...

Checking oil pressure
Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pressure sensor. Unscrew the oil pressure sensor. Screw the oil pressure gauge into place of the sensor. Start the...

Removing and installing the coolant pump
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Remove the air filter. Remove the toothed camshaft timing belt. Remove...

Replacing the coolant
Attention: It is recommended to change the coolant on a cold engine. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Carefully unscrew the cap of the expansion tank of the...

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