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Ford Torque Specs  The torque specifications are for the Cylinder head bolts, the main bearing, the crankshaft and the big end bearing on a Ford Escort 16V GLI with a Zetec engine. 1997 Ford Escort. Here you go!! Accelerator & Kickdown Cable Bracket 69-95 in lb A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket 30-40 ft lb Alternator Lower Mounting Bolt 27-38 ft lb Camshaft Cap 8-10 ft lb Camshaft Pulley Lock Bolt 36-45 ft lb Clutch Release Cylinder 12-17 ft lb Connecting Rod Cap 35-37 ft lb Crankshaft Pulley Retaining Bolts 109-152 in lb Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 80-87 ft lb Crankshaft Pulley Guide Plate 9-13 ft lb Crankshaft Rear Cover 6-8 ft lb Cylinder Head 56-60 ft lb Cylinder Head Cover 43-78 in lb Distributor Mounting Bolts 14-19 ft lb Exhaust Flex Pipe To Converter 51-69 ft lb Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 52-78 in lb Engine Lifting Bracket 27-38 ft lb Engine Mount 49-69 ft lb Engine Oil Dipstick Bracket 6-8 ft lb Engine Support Bracket 69-86 ft lb Engine Vi...

Ford Fiesta Speedometer Repair You could have a fault with the clock itself -it does happen - but the usual fault is with the VSS - - vehilce speed sensor which is mounted on the gearbox top toward the back. you can check the wiring on it - but its usually a faulty sensor... The way forward really - without buying a sensor and fitting it, is to have a diagnostic test done... Used in Live Data mode - this checks the output of the sensor - and verifies whether its a failed sensor - a failed drive or a wiring issue - or a fault with the clock as mentioned.. Most small garages can do this for you and its money well spent - It only takes 20 mins or so and saves money buying parts and hoping you have bought the right one you understand .... It should take no more than an hour or so to test / change the VSS if it comes to that - Some garages charge a flat fee - 30 -40£ for a diagnostic test - though many just charge all -in with the labour for the job.. So that gives you an idea... ...