How much torque do I need to tighten the valve cover?
How much torque do I need to tighten the valve cover?
Tighten the valve cover bolts in the correct sequence, indicated in the picture below. You should tighten them in several steps, incrementally tightening the nuts a little bit each time. The final torque spec is 7.2 ft./lbs. Install the valve cover breather hose and oil dipstick.
Where are the intake and exhaust valves located?
The intake valves will be closest to the intake manifold, the exhaust valves closest to the exhaust manifold. In the picture below, the green arrow indicates the valve adjusting screw, the red arrow indicates the locknut for the screw, and the blue indicates the position for the feeler gauge (between the valve stem and adjusting screw).
What should I do if my valve clearance is incorrect?
If the clearance is incorrect, you’ll need to adjust. The locknuts are tightened to a low torque specification (14 ft./lbs. on K20A2), but will need to be broken lose. Loosen the locknut on the valve you need to adjust. It is best to leave the locknut slightly snug to allow for finer corrections to the adjustment screw.
What kind of engine does a Ford Escort have?
Exactly! Ford Escort 1.9 SOHC, Engine VIN Code J, 1986 thru 1996 Ford Escort 2.0 SOHC, Engine VIN Code P, 1997 thru 2005 Ford Focus 2.0 SOHC, Engine VIN Code P, 1997 thru 2005 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 SOHC, Engine VIN Code K, 2002 thru 2010
When do valve seats come out of cars?
Valve seat coming loose and dislodging 1991-1996 Ford 1.9 1997-2000 Ford 2.0 2002-2007 Chrysler 3.7 1999-2009 Chrysler 4.7 2003-2009 Chrysler 5.7 After removing the cylinder head this is what you might find. The seat is spinning and moving in and out of its bore.
Can a broken valve seat cause an engine failure?
Failure to clean out the intake and exhaust manifolds could cause a repeat engine failure. One aftermarket PM valve seat manufacturer has found using different seat materials; processes and designs that have resulted in improved seat insert retention in the cylinder head for this engine.
What happens when the valve seat comes out of the counter?
Some of the earlier 1.9 and 2.0 Ford engines had what they called; powdered metal inserts that would actually break or just explode. When a valve seat comes out of it’s counterbore, it shatters or explodes into tiny pieces from impact. As a result, those pieces from the valve seat may get lodged in the intake or exhaust manifolds.
