General information on engine repair The Ford Mondeo is equipped with a four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled engine, which is located at the front transverse to the direction of travel. The engine can only...
The most important engine specifications The most important engine specifications Engine name 1.6L DOHC 16V 1.8L DOHC 16V 2.0L DOHC 16V 1.8 TD Engine code L1F RKA NGA RFN engine's type DOHC DOHC DOHC HE IS WITH...
Removal and installation of the engine The engine is removed downwards with the gearbox attached to the engine with a flange, so we recommend reading the section " Removal and installation of a transmission...
Removal and installation of camshafts (gasoline) Four-cylinder petrol engine. Attention! If the parts of the valve timing mechanism are to be used again, they can only be installed in their original places. Therefore,...
Timing Belt Drive — Diesel Engine 1 - Top protective cover of the toothed belt; 2 - Lower protective cover of the toothed belt; 3 - V-belt pulley, shock absorber; 4 - Bolt of the crankshaft; 5 - Toothed...
Removal and installation of a gear belt (diesel) The diesel engine is equipped with two toothed belts. Before removing the belt -B- for the injection pump, the belt -A- for the camshaft drive must be removed. After...
Timing adjustment, toothed belt tension (diesel) After installing one or both toothed belts, the timing mechanism must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted. This requires three special mandrels that you can make...
Removal and installation of the vacuum pump (diesel) The vacuum pump in a diesel engine is located on the cylinder head, it is driven by a camshaft through a pushrod. The pump creates the vacuum necessary for the brake...
Camshaft/valve drive in a diesel engine 1 - Bearing caps; 2 - Nut for bearing cover, 20 Nm; 3 - Camshaft: check the radial clearance with a Plastigage cord, wear limit 0.08 mm; 4 - Hydraulic poppet: check the...
Removal and installation of the camshaft Attention! If the parts of the gas distribution mechanism are to be used again, then they must be installed in the place where they already stood. To avoid confusion, it...
Removal and installation of valves Attention! If the parts of the gas distribution mechanism are to be used again, then they must be installed in the place where they stood before dismantling. To avoid...
Replacement of oil seals Worn caps can cause excessive oil consumption. Exhaust gases when the engine is hot smell of oil and are colored blue. It is possible to replace the caps without...
Checking the valve guides In the case of repair work on a cylinder head with leaking valves, it is not enough to finish or replace the valves and valve seats. The valve guides need to be checked...
Lapping of valve seats Even perfectly machined valve seats and new valves must be lapped together to achieve optimum sealing. This must be observed especially in a diesel engine. You can grind...
Checking and adjusting valve clearances (diesel) Valve clearances only need to be checked/adjusted in a diesel engine. Gasoline engines are equipped with hydraulic valve clearance compensators that keep the valve...
Cylinder compression check Compression check allows you to draw conclusions about the condition of the engine. It helps to determine if the valves and pistons are in order (piston rings) or they...
Removing, installing and tensioning the V-belt The engines are equipped with wide V-belts. Compared to traditional belts, Mondeo's belts have a longer service life, and more than one machine can be driven with a...