1991 Ford Escort Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines


J4B engine	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Otherwise	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUJ engines	11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft16–20 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUK engines	11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft16–20 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N7A engines	14.75–17.7 lbf⋅ft14.75–17.7 lbf⋅ft20–24 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection nozzle (injector)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


Rocker bridge	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	20°20°20°


All other modifications	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6F engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6G engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJF engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m


All other modifications	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m


Crankshaft pulley	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6F engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6G engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJF engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUJ engines	60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft82–92 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUK engines	60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft82–92 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N7A engines	60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft82–92 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines


First stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines


First stage	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Second stage	75°75°75°


All other modifications	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


All other modifications	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Drive belt tensioner device	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUJ engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUK engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUJ engines	10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft14–17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUK engines	10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft14–17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N7A engines	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1991 Ford Escort Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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1991 Ford Escort Hatchback Fifth generation (MK5) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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