HCS and Endura-E engines Ford Escort 5

Technical specifications
Engine type - four cylinders with overhead valves Engine code: HCS motors: models with carburetor - JBD, JBE models with CFI fuel injection system, J6A Endura-E - J4B...

General information
This part of chapter 2 is devoted to the repair operations carried out on the engine installed in the car. Information regarding engine/transmission removal and...

Compression test
In the event of a reduction in engine power. which is not an ignition or fuel system defect, a compression test can determine the condition of the engine. If the check...

Top dead center (TDC) of the piston of the first cylinder
Top dead center (TDC) piston is the point through which each piston passes when cranking the crankshaft. Each piston reaches TDC at the end of the compression stroke,...

Cylinder head cover
Withdrawal Where necessary, remove the air supply system and air filter. Remove high voltage wires from spark plugs. Remove the engine oil filler cap and crankcase...

Valve clearances
Attention. Valve clearances are checked and adjusted only on a cold engine. The correct setting of valve clearances is very important, as they largely determine the...

Valve mechanism of the cylinder head
Withdrawal Remove the cylinder head cover. Unscrew the four mounting bolts, and remove the valve train assembly from the cylinder head. Inspection For removing the...

Cylinder head
Withdrawal The process of removing the cylinder head together with the manifolds is given. On engines with a fuel injection system, depressurize the fuel system. Remove...

Crankshaft pulley
Withdrawal Remove the ground wire from the battery. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the right front wheel. Remove the auxiliary drive belt....

Camshaft timing chain cover
Withdrawal Remove the oil pan. Remove the crankshaft pulley. In the manufacture of the engine, a common gasket for the chain cover and the water pump is used. Drain the...

Camshaft drive chain
Withdrawal Remove the chain cover Remove the flinger from the front of the crankshaft (see Figure 2A.17). Rotate the chain tensioner cam back against the force of the...

Oil pan
Withdrawal Remove the ground wire from the battery. Drain the engine oil. Refit the oil pan drain plug. Unscrew nuts, and separate a reception exhaust pipe from a...

Oil pump
Withdrawal The oil pump is mounted on the back of the engine. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Unscrew and remove the oil filter. The oil filter is...

Oil pump repair
Inspect the oil pump components for wear, unscrew the mounting bolts, and remove the pump cover. Remove the O-ring from the pump housing (see fig. 2A.30). Mark the...

Replacement of sealing rings of a cranked shaft
Replacement of a forward sealing ring of a cranked shaft Remove the ground wire from the battery. Loosen the lower mounting bolts and the upper tension bolt of the...

Power unit suspension
The suspension of the power unit does not require attention, but the failed suspension must be replaced immediately. During the test, the power unit should be raised...

Flywheel
Withdrawal Remove the gearbox and clutch. Unscrew the six mounting bolts, and remove the flywheel from the rear end of the crankshaft. To prevent the crankshaft from...