Ford Transit 2002 Owner's Manual page 344

Engine System - General Information -
Engine
Diagnosis and Testing
1. 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system
2. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Coolant leaks
Oil leaks
Fuel system leaks
Visibly damaged or worn parts
Loose or missing nuts or bolts
3. 3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause
(if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. 4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the
Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
Symptom
Loss of oil * Use of the wrong type of
engine oil.
* Poor sealing between
combustion chamber and
crankcase.
* Leaking as a result of
damaged oil seal or incorrect
oil seal carrier alignment.
- Camshaft oil seal.
- Front or rear crankshaft oil
seal.
* Damaged gaskets or mating
faces.
* Cylinder head gasket or
mating face is damaged,
engine oil can escape from the
engine between cylinder head
and cylinder block or get into
the cooling system.
Possible Sources
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Electrical
Fuse(s)
Loose or corroded connector(s)
Control module
Damaged or worn switch(es)
Action
* Determine the engine oil last filled (e.g.
last invoice or receipt). Compare the
specifications and renew if necessary.
* Screw the compressed air lines into the
spark plug hole of each cylinder in turn,
apply compressed air and check for
escaping air when the oil filler cap is
removed. If there is a perceptible flow of
air, inspect the cylinder liner surfaces
and pistons for damage. REFER to
General Procedures in this section.
* Check the alignment of the oil seal
carrier, and re- align if necessary. Renew
the oil seal.
* Check gaskets and mating faces for
damage.
* Open the coolant expansion tank cap
and check for oil sludge or a film of oil
on the surface of the coolant.
*
Remove the cylinder head. 1.8L engine -
REFER to Section 303-01A Engine
303-01B Engine.1.8L diesel engine -
REFER to Section 303-01A Engine
303-01B Engine.
- Check the mating faces and cylinder
head gasket, and check the flatness of
the cylinder head mating face. REFER to
General Procedures in this section.
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