2.4, 2.8 And 2.9 Litre V6 Engines - Ford Scorpio Owner's Manual

Chapter 2 Part C:

2.4, 2.8 and 2.9 litre V6 engines

Contents
Ancillary components - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Ancillary components - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Camshaft and bearings - examination and renovation . . . . . . . . . .22
Camshaft and intermediate plate - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Camshaft and intermediate plate - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Compression test - description and interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Crankcase ventilation system - general information . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Crankshaft and bearings - examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Crankshaft and main bearings - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cylinder bores - examination and renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cylinder heads - overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cylinder heads - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Cylinder heads - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Engine - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Engine - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Engine dismantling - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Engine mountings - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Engine reassembly - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Examination and renovation - general infomation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Degrees of difficulty
Easy, suitable for Fairly easy, suitable
novice with little for beginner with
experience some experience
Specifications
2.8 litre engine
General
Manufacturer's code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bore - mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stroke - mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cubic capacity - cc (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression pressure at cranking speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum power (DIN, kW @ rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum torque (DIN, Nm @ rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication system
Oil type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil capacity (drain and refill, including filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure (SAE 10W/30 oil at 80°C/176°F):
At 750 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
At 2000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure relief valve opening pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure warning light switch setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flywheel/driveplate and adapter plate - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Flywheel/driveplate and adapter plate - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Flywheel ring gear - examination and renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Initial start-up after overhaul or major repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Major operations possible with the engine in the vehicle . . . . . . . . .2
Major operations requiring engine removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Methods of engine removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Oil pump - dismantling, examination and reassembly . . . . . . . . . . .27
Oil pump - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Oil pump - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Pistons and connecting rods - examination and renovation . . . . . .25
Pistons and connecting rods - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Pistons and connecting rods - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rocker shaft - dismantling, examination and reassembly . . . . . . . .20
Sump - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Sump - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tappets and pushrods - examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Timing cover and drive - refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Timing cover and drive - removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Valve clearances - checking and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Fairly difficult, Difficult, suitable for
suitable for competent experienced DIY
DIY mechanic mechanic
PRE
93.0 (3.66)
68.5 (2.70)
2792 (170)
9.2:1
11.5 to 12.5 bar (167 to 181 lbf/in
110 @ 5800
216 @ 3000
See "Lubricants and fluids"
4.25 litres (7.5 pints) approx
1.0 bar
2.5 bar
4.0 to 4.7 bar
0.3 to 0.5 bar
2C•1
Very difficult,
suitable for expert
DIY or professional
)
2
2C