1992 Ford Fiesta Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft16–20 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 Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDB engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head


Camshaft bearing	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTD 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°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDB engines	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTD engines


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


All other modifications	81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft110–120 N⋅m


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

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LHA engines	60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft82–92 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJC engines	60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft82–92 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJD engines	60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft82–92 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUH engines	60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft60.48–67.86 lbf⋅ft82–92 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDB engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTD engines


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


All other modifications	47.2–51.63 lbf⋅ft47.2–51.63 lbf⋅ft64–70 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTD engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
Second stage	64.91–75.23 lbf⋅ft64.91–75.23 lbf⋅ft88–102 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTD 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	11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft16–20 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 gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDB engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTC engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTD engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTG 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 Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDB engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Toothed belt tightener	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.1 L G6A engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.1 L GUD engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.1 L GUE engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6B engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L JBC engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LHA engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJC engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJD engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUH engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.0 L TLB 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 1.4 L F4A engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.1 L G6A engines	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.1 L GUD engines	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.1 L GUE engines	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6B engines	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L JBC engines	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTC engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTD engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTG engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.0 L TLB engines	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m
All other modifications	10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft14–17 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4A engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6E engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUG engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUJ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDB engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
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 1992 Ford Fiesta Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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1992 Ford Fiesta Hatchback Third generation (MK3) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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