1997 Ford Scorpio Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BRG engines


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Third stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Fourth stage	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


All Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L SCC engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L VM engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


2.5 TD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 4200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1994.10–1998.8)	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


2.3 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 145 HP engine (1996.6–1998.8)	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (maximum)


2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1994.10–1998.8)	6.86 in6.86 in174.3 mm

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L SCC engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Valve cover, All other modifications.


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSD engines


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L SCC engines


First stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L Y5A engines


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Third stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BRG engines


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage	85°85°85°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Second stage	85°85°85°

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BRG engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	85°85°85°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L SCC engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L VM engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°


All other modifications	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m


Main bearing	71.54 lbf⋅ft71.54 lbf⋅ft97 N⋅m

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_more2.9 i 24V with gasoline V6 2.9 L 204 HP engine (1994.10–1998.8)


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail


2.9 i 24V with gasoline V6 2.9 L 204 HP engine (1994.10–1998.8)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N3A engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSD engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L Y5A engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


2.3 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 145 HP engine (1996.6–1998.8)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain guide rail


2.9 i 24V with gasoline V6 2.9 L 204 HP engine (1994.10–1998.8)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


2.9 i 24V with gasoline V6 2.9 L 204 HP engine (1994.10–1998.8)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSD engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L SCC engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L VM engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L Y5A engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BRG engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N3A engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L NSD engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.3 L Y5A engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BRG engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


All other modifications	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreGlow plugs


2.5 TD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 114 HP at 4200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1994.10–1998.8)	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BRG engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L SCC engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 2.5 L VM engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BOB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline V6 2.9 L BRG engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Ford Scorpio 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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1997 Ford Scorpio Hatchback generations

In 1997 Ford offered 2 generations of the Scorpio Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation facelift (MK1)

DE-1 Platform

GAE, GGE

1997 Ford Scorpio Hatchback Second generation (MK2) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1997 Ford Scorpio Hatchback generations

First generation facelift (MK1)

Ford Scorpio Hatchback Second generation (MK2) model years

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