Tightening torques for threaded connections (Gasoline engines / OHV engine repair / Ford Escort 4 1986-1990)

Cylinder head bolts on vehicles manufactured before 09.1988:
– 1st stage	12 – 15 Nm
– 2nd stage	45 – 55 Nm
– 3rd stage	85 – 90 Nm
– 4th stage (15 minutes after stage 3)	105 – 115 Nm
Cylinder head bolts on vehicles manufactured from 09.1988:
– 1st stage	28 - 34 Nm
– 2nd stage	tighten by 90°
– 3rd stage	turn further by 90°
cylinder head cover	3 – 5 Nm
Main bearing cap bolts	90 – 100 Nm
Connecting rod bolts	26 - 33 Nm
Rear O-Ring Bolts	14 – 20 Nm
flywheel bolts	65 – 70 Nm
Clutch pressure plate mounting bolts	8 – 11 Nm
Camshaft timing chain tensioner bolts	7 – 10 Nm
Camshaft fixing plate bolts	3 – 5 Nm
Bolts of fastening of an asterisk of a camshaft	18 – 21 Nm
Drive chain cover bolts	8 – 11 Nm
Water pump cover bolts	9 – 13 Nm
Water pump pulley bolt	8 – 11 Nm
crankshaft pulley bolt	54 - 59 Nm
Starter mounting bolts	40 – 45 Nm
Bolts of fastening of the fuel pump	15 – 20 Nm
Oil pump mounting bolts	15 – 20 Nm
Oil drain plug in the oil pan	21 – 28 Nm
Bolts of fastening of an oil crankcase according to fig. The sequence of tightening the bolts of the oil sump of the OHV engine.
– 1st step in alphabetical order	8 Nm
– 2nd stage in numerical order	11 Nm
– 3rd stage in alphabetical order	11 Nm
Oil pressure sensor	12 – 15 Nm
coolant temperature sensor	12 – 15 Nm
Bolts of support of a shaft of levers of valves	35 – 40 Nm
An exhaust manifold	14 - 17 Nm
Intake manifold	16 – 20 Nm
Carburetor	12 – 21 Nm
thermostat housing	17 - 21 Nm
Bolts of fastening of a crankcase of coupling to the engine	40 – 45 Nm
Gearbox oil filler plug	22 - 26 Nm
Spark plug	12 – 16 Nm

Tightening torques for threaded connections

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