1993 FORD MONDEO Service Repair Manual

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual each of the holes, to remove rust, corrosion,
thread sealant or sludge, and to restore
damaged threads (see illustration). If
possible, use compressed air to clear the
holes of debris produced by this

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual 15Measure the piston diameter at right-
angles to the gudgeon pin axis, just above the
bottom of the skirt; again, note the results
(see illustration).
16If it is wished to obtain the piston-to-bore
c

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual Note:Always check first what replacement
parts are available before planning any
overhaul operation; refer to Section 1 of this
Part. A Ford dealer, or a good engine
reconditioning specialist/automoti

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual Note:Always check first what replacement
parts are available before planning any
overhaul operation; refer to Section 1 of this
Part. A Ford dealer, or a good engine
reconditioning specialist/automoti

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual to the engine bearings, the acid attacks and
corrodes the bearing material.
7Incorrect shell refitting during engine
assembly will lead to bearing failure as well.
Tight-fitting shells leave insuffici

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual (see illustration). Next, install the upper side
rail in the same manner.
8After the three oil ring components have
been installed, check that both the upper and
lower side rails can be turned smoothl

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual make sure that no dirt or oil was between the
bearing shells and the caps or block when the
clearance was measured. If the Plastigage is
noticeably wider at one end than the other,
the journal may be

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual rod’s big-end onto the crankpin. The piston
rings may try to pop out of the ring
compressor just before entering the cylinder
bore, so keep some pressure on the ring
compressor. Work slowly, and if