Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressurised, pump-assisted thermo-syphon with
front mounted
radiator and electric cooling fan
Pressure cap rating
Up to 1986:
1.1 litre OHV engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 0.9 bar (13.0 lbf/in2)
1.3 and 1.6 litre CVH engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 0.85 to 1.1 bar (12.0 to 15.7 lbf/in2)
1986 onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 0.98 to 1.2 bar (14.2 to 17.0 lbf/in2)
Thermostat
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wax
Start to open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 85° to 89°C (189° to 192°F)
Fully open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 102°C (223°F) (±3°C/5°F for used thermostats)
Torque wrench settings Nm lbf ft
Radiator mounting bolts:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 20 to 27 15 to 20
Thermostat housing bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 17 to 21 13 to 16
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
Water pump bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
Water pump pulley (OHV engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 9 to 11 6 to 8
Fan shroud to radiator:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 3 to 5 2 to 4
Fan motor to shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
See also:
Headlamps - alignment
1 It is recommended that the headlamp
alignment is carried out by a Ford dealer using
specialist beam setting equipment. However,
in an emergency the following procedure will
provide an acceptable ...
Front suspension lower arm (forged type) - removal, overhaul
and refitting
1 The forged type suspension arm is fitted to
all models except pre-May 1983 1.1 litre
versions.
Removal
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support” ...
Air filter maintenance
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed ...