How do you change a head gasket for a ford contour 2.0 1997?

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get a book at the auto store.



or call a reputable person off Craigslist.com in your area.How do you change a head gasket for a ford contour 2.0 1997?The cylinder head bolts are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused. Be sure new cylinder head bolts are available before beginning this procedure. If the cylinder head bolts are reused, engine damage may occur.



1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.









CAUTION

Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.





2.Drain the engine coolant from the radiator and the cylinder block drain plugs.

3.Remove the intake manifold.

4.Remove the exhaust manifold.

5.Remove the camshafts and valve tappets.

6.Support the engine with a wood block between the crankshaft pulley and the front sub-frame.

7.Remove the engine support device previously installed for the timing belt cover removal.

8.Remove the right-hand engine lifting eye retaining bolt and the lifting eye.

9.Remove the support bracket from the power steering pump mounting bracket and cylinder head.

10.Remove the timing belt covers.

11.Remove the camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley.

12.Remove the thermostat housing from the rear of the cylinder head.

13.Remove the ignition coil and bracket from the cylinder head.

14.Remove the spark plugs if not already removed.

15.Remove the cylinder head retaining bolts in the reverse of the installation sequence.

16.Remove the cylinder head and gasket from the engine.

17.If the cylinder head is to be serviced, remove the left-hand engine lifting eye.





To install:



18.Clean the cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces and check for flatness. Refer to the Engine Reconditioning Section for procedures.

19.Install a new cylinder head gasket onto the cylinder block. Be sure the head gasket is properly positioned on the dowels.









WARNING

Use care when positioning the cylinder head to prevent damage to the head gasket or dowels.



20.Place a light coating of engine oil onto the threads of the new cylinder head bolts and install.

21.Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence and in the following steps:





Tighten all bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)

Tighten all bolts to 30-37 ft. lbs. (40-50 Nm)

Rotate all bolts 90-120 degrees.





22.Reinstall the ignition coil bracket and the ignition coil.

23.Reinstall the water thermostat housing.

24.Reinstall the timing belt covers.

25.Reinstall the camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley and retaining bolt onto the front of the cylinder head.

26.Reinstall the support bracket to the power steering pump mounting bracket and the cylinder head.

27.Tighten the support bracket to 29-41 ft. lbs. (39-55 Nm).

28.Reinstall the right engine lifting eye to the cylinder head and the alternator mounting bracket. Tighten the retaining bolts to 30-41 ft. lbs. (41-55, Nm).

29.If removed, install the left-hand engine lifting eye to the cylinder head and tighten to 10-13 ft. lbs. (14-18 Nm).

30.Install the engine support device to the engine lifting eyes and support the engine.

31.Remove the wood block from between the sub-frame and the crankshaft pulley.

32.Reinstall the valve tappets and camshaft into their original locations.

33.Reinstall the exhaust manifold.

34.Reinstall the intake manifold.

35.Reinstall the spark plugs.









CAUTION

The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause a number of skin disorders, including cancer! You should make every effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Protective gloves should be worn when changing the oil. Wash your hands and any other exposed skin areas as soon as possible after exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner should be used.





36.Drain the engine oil and remove the engine oil filter.









WARNING

Operating the engine without the proper amount and type of engine oil will result in severe engine damage.



37.Reinstall the drain plug and tighten to 15-21 ft. lbs. (21-28 Nm).

38.Reinstall a new engine oil filter and fill the crankcase with the proper amount and grade of oil.

39.Fill the engine cooling system.

40.Reconnect the negative battery cable.

41.Run the engine and check for oil and coolant leaks. Check for proper engine operation.
How do you change a head gasket for a ford contour 2.0 1997?
Changing a head gasket is very complex task and is a bit more than an average %26quot;do-it-yourselfer%26quot; can handle. As you can see from the first guy that answered your question, special tools and expertise are required. I have seen many cars for sale online where someone attempted to replace a head or a gasket and realized They were in over their head (no pun intended) and were just trying to sell it with the motor torn apart just to get it out of their yard. I do not intend for this to sound snooty, bit if you are asking in a discussion forum how to replace a head gasket, you probably should not be trying it. Good luck to you if you do....