Ford Ecosport: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
Overview
PATS uses the following main components:
BCM
PATS center antenna
PATS front antenna
Passive key
PCM
Keyless entry rear antenna
Start/Stop Switch
When the START/STOP button is pressed, the key data is read by a
PATS antenna...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-636Alignment Pins- Valve BodyTKIT-2008ET-FLMTKIT-2008ET-ROW
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Magnetic Socket
Long Nose Pliers
Main Control Valve Body and Solenoid Body
Remove the solenoid body-to-valve body bolts and separate the solenoid body from the valve body...