Major operations possible with the engine in the car
The following work can be carried out without having to remove the engine: a) Timing belt - renewal.
b) Camshaft oil seal - renewal.
c) Camshaft - removal and refitting.
d) Cylinder head - removal and refitting.
e) Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal.
f) Sump - removal and refitting.
g) Piston/connecting rod - removal and refitting.
h) Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting.
See also:
Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 On carburettor and CFI engine models
remove the air cleaner as described in the
appropriate Pa ...
Ford Escort maintenance schedule
The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the
assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These
are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the
man ...
Rear suspension and final drive unit assembly (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models) - removal and refitting
Note: From May 1986, revised final drive unit
rear mounting bolts have been used in
production. Whenever the earlier type of bolts
are removed, they should be discarded and
the later type fitted. ...
