Upper cylinder head torque specs

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WILLIAM HANSEN
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I am a mobile tech and computer crashed with my Aldata on it?
Saturday, September 6th, 2014 AT 3:41 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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I assume this is a VIN 3 engine. I also assume you are referring to the cam bearing caps. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Sunday, September 7th, 2014 AT 5:48 AM
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BIGGY25
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1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl

what is the tightening sequence and torque for the head on a 1994 escort engine?
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:51 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hey BIGGY25,

Here is the cylinder head bolt tightening sequence and the foot pound and newton meter specs.

Cylinder Head Bolt (1) 56-60 (76-81)

Please let us know if you need anything else.

Best, Ken
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:51 AM (Merged)
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What are the spec for the torque on cylinder head
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:52 AM (Merged)
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1.9L engines..

Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence (refer to the illustration) to 44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm).


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_0900c1528008da7a_1.jpg



1.8L engines..

Tighten the bolts in the proper sequence (refer to the accompanying illustration) in two or three steps to 56-60 ft. lbs. (76-81 Nm).


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_0900c1528008da6a_1.jpg



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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:52 AM (Merged)
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STEVEN82
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Engine Mechanical problem
1993 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

what are the head torque specs
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:52 AM (Merged)
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1.8 L 56-60ft-lb


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_191.jpg



1.9L
step 1 30-40ft-lb
step 2 loosen all bolts 2 turns
step 3 44ft-lb
step 4 additional 90 degrees
step 5 additional 9 degrees


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic2_93.jpg

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