Ryan_3

right been after for a manual for a few weeks now. the car is a mk4 escort. emailed haynes, told me that it cant be a 1097cc engine if it a 1987. Searched the net and it appears that the 1097cc engine wa son the mk1 and 2.

how can this be? maybe it is listed like that on the logbook for tax reasons??

Jim Galbally

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Es...2.80.931990.29

so yes they did a 1.1 mk4

Ryan_3

yes mate but they are listed as 1117 and 1118

chris m1

Try looking for a fiesta manual..as im pretty sure that the 1097 cvh lump was found in the early mk2 fiestas

Ryan_3

been told that its a HCS?

AlexF

is it OHV or OHC?

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

Do haynes manuals only cover the UK market?

Ryan_3

I only know that its a HCS mate


think so mate! Im worried tbh, am thinking thatit had an engine change or a fuck up at some point

AlexF

take a pic of the rocker cover and post it up...

Ryan_3

a pic i have on my laptop..

tabetha

Kent OHV as found in mk3 escorts in 1.1, and mk1 and 2 fiesta's, later revamped slightly in 1300cc form to be called the HCS, high compression swirl.
1600 version can be found in mk1 XR2 fiesta as well.
Must admit I have not seen one in a mk4, in the uk.
tabetha

Ryan_3

well recently i bought a rocker cover gasket, and it said HCS?

AlexF

A kent?

Isnt that a Valencia?

Ryan_3

according to wikipedia, it was also known as the valencia. Well I was wrong in saying that its a 1.1, as its basically a 1.0

focusv8

We have a winner;
Valencia

The engine was revised to suit front wheel drive installation in 1976, coinciding with the launch of the Ford Fiesta. The ancillaries were repositioned and the cylinder head redesigned using flat-top pistons and the traditional combustion chamber in the head. This version of the Kent was known as the Valencia engine, after the Spanish production plant in which it was made. It was available in 1.0, 1.1 and 1.3 versions with the 1.3 having a 5 main bearing crank. It would later see service in the third and fourth generation Ford Escort. The cylinder heads were modified in 1986 for unleaded fuel and the cams changed for emissions reasons along with the addition of electronic ignition.

AlexF

Its almost like I worked for Ford in R&D lol

Ryan_3

The engine was revised to suit front wheel drive installation in 1976, coinciding with the launch of the Ford Fiesta. The ancillaries were repositioned and the cylinder head redesigned using flat-top pistons and the traditional combustion chamber in the head. This version of the Kent was known as the Valencia engine, after the Spanish production plant in which it was made. It was available in 1.0, 1.1 and 1.3 versions with the 1.3 having a 5 main bearing crank. It would later see service in the third and fourth generation Ford Escort. The cylinder heads were modified in 1986 for unleaded fuel and the cams changed for emissions reasons along with the addition of electronic ignition.

Ryan_3

lol focusv8! cleared things up for me!!

I am putting unleaded petrol together with a lead replacement, the lead replacement isnt necessary then?

Big-Dan

iTrader: (2)

Are you after a manual for engine development or maintenance in general?

I've got the first edition of the 1980-1990 escort manual, I'll have a look what it says in there tomorrow.

Big-Dan.

Ryan_3

I am after general maintenance, like what type of oil grades, how muh litres of oil does it use etc etc. It may sound silly but I like to have a manual for my car.

Big-Dan

iTrader: (2)

Going by what it says in the statement above I'd say no, it isn't necessary.

Big-Dan.

Ryan_3

and thankx mate

Ryan_3

yep, less hassle can you make sure when you check on the book pls mate?o ps:

prob is, ive put for about 3 months leaded petrol in it, but I dont think it harmed the engine.

Big-Dan

iTrader: (2)

That's understandable.

I'll have a look in the morning to see what I can find.

Big-Dan.

Ryan_3

thank you veery much mate

Big-Dan

iTrader: (2)

It shouldn't of harmed the engine, if anything it may have seemed a little quieter as the additives act as a lubricant.

Big-Dan.

Ryan_3

tbh the engine is very very quiete, when idling you dont hear it running.

Ryan_3

any news lol

mackers

Have you given up on the mondeo td engine conversion? What are your plans for the car now?

Big-Dan

iTrader: (2)

My manual is a UK manual too mate, it doesn't say anything about the 1.0

It's looks very similar to the 1.1-1.3 though so I don't think you'd be going to far wrong by ordering a UK version.

Big-Dan.

Ryan_3

no mate, but seeing Im doing a course in panel beating and spray, AND when i find an apprentiship, I should get the bodywork sorted first! Then when i have funds ill think about the engine! car needs whole front end, rear doors a bit of rust and rust on the tailgate!

Just painted the spare wheel well and rear panel!












thankx for searching for me mate

Big-Dan

iTrader: (2)

What's up with your headlight/indicator alignment?

Big-Dan.

Ryan_3

thats why I stated that it needs a front end. the left mudguard is full of hardmetal! I bought it with a bump on the bonnet and right mudguard and slam panel, and was not repaired 100%. So me thinks a new front end is needed, will try and sort one out as cheap as possible.