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303-01D Engine - 3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)-3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6)|Description and Operation > < Engine - Vehicles With: 5F31J-5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Engine - 3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) - Specifications Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)

Engine Data

Description 3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) 3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Engine code MEBA REBA
Engine management Black-Oak Visteon Black-Oak
Emission standard Stage IV Stage IV
Bore 89.0 mm 89.0 mm
Stroke 79.5 mm 79.5 mm
Cubic capacity 2967 cc 2967 cc
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1
Power output at 6150 rpm 166 kW (226 PS) -
Power output at 6000 rpm - 150 kW (204 PS)
Torque at 4900 rpm 280 Nm 263 Nm
Max. engine speed (intermittent) 6900 rpm 6675 rpm
Max. engine speed (continuous) 6700 rpm 6450 rpm
Idle speed 720 rpm 720 rpm
Number of crankshaft main bearings 4 4
Number of camshaft bearings 4 4
Camshaft drive Chain Chain
Intake valve clearance Hydraulic adjustment Hydraulic adjustment
Exhaust valve clearance Hydraulic adjustment Hydraulic adjustment
Spark plug AGSF 22 FCSM AGSF 22 FCSM
Oil consumption 0.5L/1000 Km 0.5L/1000 Km

Engine Oil

Description Viscosity Specification
Recommended engine oil
Ford Formula E SAE 5W-30 WSS-M2C913-B
Alternative engine oils
Ford Formula S SAE 5W-40 ACEA A3/B3
Ford XR+ High Performance SAE 10W-40 ACEA A3/B3

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives

Item Specification
Coolant WSS-M97B44-D
Power steering hydraulic fluid WSA-M2C195-A
Sealant - oil pan to lower crankcase WSE-M4G323-A4
Sealant - lower crankcase to cylinder block WSE-M4G323-A4
Sealant - valve covers to cylinder heads WSE-M4G323-A4
Sealant - crankshaft pulley keyway WSE-M4G323-A4

Capacities

Litres
Engine oil, initial fill including oil filter 6.2
Engine oil, including oil filter change 5.7
Engine oil, excluding oil filter change 5.2

Cylinder Block

Description mm
Cylinder block bore diameter, Class 1 89.000 - 89.010
Cylinder block bore diameter, Class 2 89.010 - 89.020
Cylinder block bore diameter, Class 3 89.020 - 89.030
Main bearing bore diameter 67.998 - 68.022

Pistons

Description mm
Piston diameter, coated grade 1 88.990 - 89.010
Piston diameter, coated grade 2 88.998 - 89.022
Piston diameter, coated grade 3 89.010 - 89.030
Piston diameter, uncoated grade 1 88.970 - 88.980
Piston diameter, uncoated grade 2 88.978 - 88.992
Piston diameter, uncoated grade 3 89.990 - 89.000
Piston ring gaps (installed) *
– upper compression ring 0.10 - 0.25
– lower compression ring 0.27 - 0.42
– oil control ring 0.15 - 0.65

* The piston ring gaps must be distributed evenly around the circumference of the piston This also applies to the oil control ring elements. Align the ring gaps at 120 degrees to each other.

Crankshaft

Description mm
Crankshaft end play 0.110 - 0.232
Connecting rod journal diameter 49.970 - 49.990
Main bearing journal diameter, rear 62.968 - 62.992

Connecting Rods

Description mm
Piston pin bore diameter 21.071 - 21.032
Crankshaft bearing bore diameter 53.015 - 53.035
Connecting rod length 138.060 - 138.400
Connecting rod clearance (radial) 0.028 - 0.066
Connecting rod bearing clearance (axial) 0.100 - 0.300

Piston Pin

Description mm
Piston pin length 60.510 - 60.080
Piston pin diameter 21.011 - 21.013
Piston pin clearance in piston -0.005 - +0.001
Piston pin to connecting rod clearance (radial) 0.028 - 0.066
Piston pin to connecting rod clearance (axial) 0.004 - 0.020

Camshafts

Description mm
Bearing journal diameter 26.926 - 26.936
Bearing inside diameter 27.012 - 26.897
Camshaft end play 0.025 - 0.165

Valves

Description mm
Valve stem diameter (exhaust) 5.950 - 5.970
Valve stem diameter (intake) 5.975 - 5.995
Valve stem clearance (exhaust) 0.045 - 0.094
Valve stem clearance (intake) 0.020 - 0.069
Valve head diameter (exhaust) 30
Valve head diameter (intake) 35

Cylinder Head

CAUTION:
CAUTION:The mating face of the cylinder head must not be reworked.
Description mm
Maximum distortion (mating face) 0.08

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Transaxle retaining bolts 44 30
Engine mount bracket to cylinder block 47 35
Engine front mount 83 61
Engine rear mount 80 59
Engine support insulator center bolt 80 59
Left-hand exhaust manifold to cylinder head 20 15
Right-hand exhaust manifold to cylinder head 20 15
Starter motor bracket 48 35
Mounting plate to cylinder block 47 35
Blanking plug – oil pump 10 89
Oil pump cover to oil pump 10 89
Oil pump retaining bolts 10 89
Oil baffle to lower crankcase 10 89
Oil intake pipe to lower crankcase, M6 10 89
Oil intake pipe to lower crankcase, M8 25 18
Oil line to oil cooler 23 17
Oil separator to cylinder block 10 89
Oil baffle to oil pan 10 89
Oil drain plug to oil pan 26 19
Oil pan to lower crankcase 25 18
Oil pressure switch to cylinder block 14 10
Cylinder head bolts a)
Lower crankcase to cylinder block a)
Connecting rod bearing cap bolts a)
Camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts 10 89
Timing chain guide retaining bolts 25 18
Timing chain tensioner retaining bolts 25 18
Engine front cover retaining bolts 25 18
Wiring harness bracket to engine front cover 10 89
Camshaft position sensor to engine front cover 10 89
Crankshaft position sensor to engine front cover 10 89
Crankshaft pulley bolt a)
Power steering pump to carrier of engine mount bracket 25 18
Power steering pump bracket to engine front cover 10 89
Power steering pump pulley retaining bolts 25 18
Power steering pump stud 10 89
Spark plugs 14 10
Valve cover retaining bolts 10 89
Wiring harness retaining plate to valve cover 10 89
Exhaust manifold retaining nuts a)
Catalytic converter retaining nuts 25 18
Catalytic converter retaining studs 9 80
Generator bracket retaining bolts 25 18
Generator mounting bolts 47 35
Flywheel bolts 80 59
Camshaft seal carrier retaining bolts 10 89
Coolant pump retaining bolts a)
Coolant connecting pipe to cylinder head 10 89
Positive crankcase ventilation bracket to coolant connecting pipe 6 89
Coolant distribution pipe to cylinder head 6 89
Oil level indicator tube bracket to coolant distribution pipe 10 89
Wiring harness to valve cover retaining bolts 5 44
Generator power connection 10 89
Lower intake manifold retaining bolts a)
Upper intake manifold retaining bolts a)
EI coil retaining bolts 6 53
Ground cable to EI coil 6 53
Intermediate shaft center bearing bracket retaining bolts 47 35

a) Refer to procedure in this Section

303-01D Engine - 3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)-3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6)|Description and Operation > < Engine - Vehicles With: 5F31J-5-Speed Automatic Transmission