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Ford Escort Service and Repair Manual
Routine maintenance and servicin ...

Body exterior fittings - removal and refitting
Spoilers and wheel arch deflectors Removal 1 The spoilers and wheel arch deflectors fitted to XR3, XR3i, Cabriolet and RS Turbo models are secured by screws, rivets and clips, or a combination o ...

Pistons and connecting rods - examination and renovation
1 Examine the pistons for ovality, scoring, and scratches. Check the connecting rods for wear and damage. The connecting rods carry a letter indicating their weight class; all the rods fitted must ...