1991 FORD FESTIVA engine

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual front oil seal. Carefully slide camshaft out front of cylinder head. DO NOT d a ma ge  b e a r in g b o r e s.  
Inspection (1.3L) 
1. Check cylinder head for warpage. See INSPECTION under CYLINDER HE

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual 2. Measure camshaft bearing journals and cylinder head bores (with bearing caps in place and torqued to specification). See Fig. 7 . 
Subtract camshaft bearing journal O.D. from cylinder head bore I.D

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual  
Fig. 7: Measuring Camshaft (1.3L Shown; 1.6L Similar)
 
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CAMSHAFT END PLAY 
1. Measure camshaft end play with thrust plate in position. Install dial indicator to front of

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual bearing oil seal. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
WATER PUMP 
Removal & Installation (1.3L) 
Remove timing belt. Drain cooling system. Remove lower radiator hose and heater return

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual  
Fig. 8: Identifying Oil Pan Sealing Points
 
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OVERHAUL 
VALVE SPRINGS 
Measure valve springs squareness and free length. Replace spring if either measurement is out of spe

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual replace hydraulic lash adjuster. Adjustment on valve lash adjusters is NOT possible or necessary.
PISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY 
1. Remove cylinder head assembly. Remove oil pan. Mark connecting rod caps for

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual 2. Remove main bearing cap bolts. Remove cap and lower bearing insert. Use bearing remover or fabricated cotter key to remove upper 
bearing insert. Insert bearing remover in journal lubrication hole.

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual Installation 
1. Install pressure regulator valve, spring, retainer and new cotter pin. Press a new seal in front cover housing. Install outer and inner gears 
in housing. Install pump cover. Coat bol