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303-01A Engine - 1.7L|Description and Operation > < Steering Linkage
Engine - 1.7L - Specifications Racing Puma 2000.5 (01/2000-12/2000)

Engine Data

Description Values In 1.7 Zetec-S VCT
Engine management EEC V
Emission standard 96 EEC
Fuel 95 RON
Engine code MHA
Firing order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Bore mm 80.0
Stroke mm 83.5
Capacity cm3 1679
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Engine power output in accordance with EC guidelines PS 155
Engine power output in accordance with EC guidelines at rev/min 7000
Torque Nm 162
Torque at rev/min 4500
Compression pressure at starter motor speed bar 12.4

Engine Oil

Viscosity/ambient temperature Description Specification
Recommended engine oil
SAE 5W30/below -20 to over 40 degrees Celsius Ford Formula E Economy Motor Oil ACEA A1-96/B1-96 and WSS-M2C912-A1
SAE 10W30/-20 to over 40 degrees Celsius Ford Super Multigrade Motor Oil ACEA A1-96/B1-96 or A2-96/B2-96 and API/SH/CD EC
SAE 5W40/below -20 to over 40 degrees Celsius Ford Formula S Synthetic Motor Oil ACEA A3-96/B3-96 and API/SH/CD EC
SAE 10W40/-20 to over 40 degrees Celsius Ford XR+ High Performance High Lubricity Motor Oil ACEA A3-96/B3-96 and API/SH/CD EC

If engine oils with these specifications are not available then other engine oils may be used provided they meet at least the API/SH/CD EC specification.

Oil Pressure

Description Values In Specification
Oil pressure (minimum, oil temperature 80°C) at 850 rev/min bar 1.0
Oil pressure (maximum, oil temperature 80°C) at 6000 rev/min bar 4.0
Pressure relief valve opening pressure bar 4.3

Capacities

Litres
Engine oil, initial fill 4.67
Engine oil, oil change with filter change 4.62
Engine oil, oil change without filter change 4.15

Lubricants,Fluids,Sealants and Adhesives

Item Specifications
Oil pan sealer WSE-M4G323-A4
Sealer, camshaft bearing caps WSK-M2G348-A5
Transmission fluid - manual transmission WSD-M2C200-C
Spark plug thread lubricant ESE-M12A4-A
Grease WSD-M1C227-A
Silicone grease A960-M1C171-AA

Valves

Description Values In 1.7 Zetec-S VCT
Valve control mm Bucket tappets
Valve clearance (engine cold), intake mm 0.15 - 0.25
Valve clearance (engine cold), exhaust mm 0.25 - 0.35
Thickness of adjustment shims mm 2.50 - 3.39
Adjustment shims available in steps of mm 0.05

Cylinder Block

Description Values In 1.7 Zetec-S VCT
Number of main bearings 5
Cylinder bore, class 1 mm 79.993 - 80.000
Cylinder bore, class 2 mm 80.000 - 80.007
Cylinder bore, class 3 mm 80.007 - 80.014
Cylinder bore, class 4 mm 80.014 - 80.021
Cylinder bore, class 5 mm 80.021 - 80.028
Crankshaft end float mm 0.22 - 0.43

Cylinder Head

Description Values In 1.7 Zetec-S VCT
Maximum unevenness (mating face) mm 0.05

Camshafts

Description Values In 1.7 Zetec-S VCT
Camshaft bearing diameter mm 25.000 - 25.021
Camshaft diameter (bearing journals) mm 24.959 - 24.975
Cam lift, intake camshaft mm 8.976
Cam lift, exhaust camshaft mm 7.954
Camshaft end float mm 0.10 - 0.24

Pistons

Description Values In 1.7 Zetec-S VCT
Piston, class 1 mm 79.976 - 79.983
Piston , class 2 mm Measuring shim (mm) + 79.983 - 79.990
Piston , class 3 mm 79.990 - 79.997
Piston , class 4 mm 79.997 - 80.004
Piston , class 5 mm 80.004 - 80.011
Piston ring gap, upper mm 0.2 - 0.3
Piston ring gap, middle mm 0.3 - 0.5
Piston ring gap, lower mm 0.15 - 0.65
Piston ring end float, upper mm 0.04 - 0.08
Piston ring end float, middle mm 0.03 - 0.07
Axial play, oil scraper ring mm 0.05 - 0.15

Big-end bearing shells

Big-end bearing journal diameter Big-end bore diameter Big-end bearing radial clearance Big-end bearing shell
mm mm mm mm
41.994 - 42.000 45.025 - 45.031 0.025 - 0.044 1.504 - 1.507 (blue)
45.031 - 45.038 0.024 - 0.044 1.507 - 1.510 (red)
45.380 - 45.045 0.023 - 0.044 1.510 - 1.513 (black)
41.987 - 41.993 45.025 - 45.031 0.026 - 0.045 1.507 - 1.510 (red)
45.031 - 45.038 0.025 - 0.045 1.510 - 1.513 (black)
45.380 - 45.045 0.024 - 0.045 1.513 - 1.516 (white)
41.980 - 41.986 45.025 - 45.031 0.027 - 0.045 1.510 - 1.513 (black)
45.031 - 45.038 0.026 - 0.045 1.513 - 1.516 (white)
45.380 - 45.045 0.025 - 0.045 1.516 - 1.519 (pink)

Torque Specifications

Item Nm lb-ft lb-in
Catalytic converter flange retaining nuts 47 34
Intake manifold to cylinder head 18 13
Intake manifold bracket to transmission 35 26
Exhaust manifold support bracket to cylinder block 47 34
Suspension arm to spindle carrier 52 38
Vibration damper to lower suspension arm 80 59
Battery cable to starter motor 6 53
Solenoid lead to starter motor 11 8
Radiator crossmember 25 18
Ground lead to transmission 33 24
Suspension strut nut 46 34
Drive belt idler pulley 25 18
Battery box 25 18
Power steering pump bracket to cylinder head. 24 18
High-pressure line to power steering pump 65 48
Exhaust pipe to rear muffler 47 35
Water pump to cylinder block 9 80
Compressor - Air Conditioning 25 18
Upper part of oil pan to cylinder block 20 15
Upper part of oil pan to clutch housing 44 32
Lower part of oil pan to cylinder block 9 80
Generator bolts 49 36
Wiring to generator 11 8
Catalytic converter heat shield 6 53
Gearshift stabilizer 55 41
Camshaft timing pulley (exhaust) 60 44
Camshaft timing pulley (intake) 105 77
Camshaft timing pulley blanking cap (intake) 38 28
Front engine mounting bracket 69 51
Front engine mounting bracket to cylinder block 55 41
Nut, rear engine mounting bracket 50 37
Rear engine mounting brace 11 8
Engine roll restrictor to engine 50 37
Engine roll restrictor to front crossmember 69 51
Water pump belt pulley 25 18
Thermostat housing to cylinder block 9 80
Oil pump to cylinder block 9 80
Oil baffle plate to cylinder block 9 80
Oil pick-up pipe to oil baffle plate 9 80
Oil pressure switch to cylinder block 15 11
Oil dipstick tube to cylinder head 11 8
Oil drain plug 37 27
Oil filter 17 13
Bolt, transmission fluid check bore 35 26
Cylinder head bolts, stage 1. 15 11
Cylinder head bolts, stage 2. 30 22
Cylinder head bolts, stage 3. 90° 90° -
Cylinder head cover to cylinder head 10 89
Cover plate to cylinder head cover 6 53
Fuel distribution pipe to cylinder head 23 17
Exhaust manifold studs to cylinder head 17 13
Intake manifold studs to cylinder head 10 89
Coolant distribution pipe studs 10 89
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head 54 40
Camshaft position sensor (CMP) to bracket 9 80
CMP bracket 9 80
Spark plugs 15 11
Engine lifting eye to engine (rear) 20 15
Engine lifting eye to engine (front) 50 37
Ignition coil 6 53
Variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid valve to cylinder head 9 80
Camshaft bearing caps, stage 1. 8 71
Camshaft bearing caps, stage 2. 17 13
Timing belt cover 9 80
Bracket, right-hand front drive halfshaft center bearing 33 24
Retaining bracket, right-hand front drive halfshaft 18 13
Coolant distribution pipe to cylinder head 20 15
Coolant connection to cylinder head 9 80
Drive belt cover 6 53
Timing belt guard to cylinder block 9 80
Timing belt tensioner 35 26
Timing belt tensioner adjustment bolt 20 15
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bracket to cylinder block 9 80
Crankshaft rear oil seal carrier 9 80
Crankcase breather to cylinder block 9 80
Blanking plug for timing peg bore, crankshaft TDC 25 18
Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper, stage 1 40 30
Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper, stage 2 90° 90°
Big-end bearing cap to connecting rod, Stage 1 21 15
Big-end bearing cap to connecting rod, Stage 2 45° 45°
Flywheel to crankshaft 85 63
Clutch pressure plate to flywheel 29 21

303-01A Engine - 1.7L|Description and Operation > < Steering Linkage