Engine Data 2.9 V6 12 zaw.
 

Emission standard	93EEC
Identification code	BRG
Firing order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Bore	93.03
Stroke	71.99mm
Cubic capacity	2936cc
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Power output (EEC)	107 kW
	145 PS at 5500 rev/min
Torque (EEC)	168 Nm at 2500 rev/min
Max permissible engine speed
Continuous rev	5800 / min
Intermittent	5800 / min
Spark plugs	AGRF32C1
Dimensions
Cylinder block
Castmark	F
Cylinder bore diameter
standard class 1	93.010-93.020 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
standard class 2	93.020-93.030 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
standard class 3	93.030-93.040 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
standard class 4	93.040-93.050 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
oversize class A	93.520-93.530 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
oversize class B	93.530-93.540 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
oversize class C	93.540-93.550 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
service standard	93.040-93.050 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
oversize 0.5	93.540-93.550 mm
Cylinder bore diameter
oversize 1.0	94.040-94.050 mm
Fitted main bearing shells
vertical diameter standard	57.008-57.042 mm
Fitted main bearing shells
vertical diameter undersize 0.254	56.754-56.788 mm
Centre main bearing width	22.610-22.660 mm
Number of main bearings	4
Main bearing parent bore diameter standard	60.620-60.634 mm
Main bearing parent bore diameter oversize 0.38	61.000-61.014 mm
Camshaft bearing parent bore diameter front	47.025-47.060 mm
Camshaft bearing parent bore diameter (without bearing bushes)	46.645-46.680 mm
middle1
Camshaft bearing parent bore diameter middle2	46.265-46.300 mm
Camshaft bearing parent bore diameter rear	45.885-45.920 mm
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter standard	56.980-57.000 mm
Main bearing journal diameter undersize 0.254	56.726-56.746 mm
Main bearing journal to shell clearance	0.008-0.056 mm
Centre main bearing shoulder width standard	26.390-26.440 mm
Centre main bearing shoulder width oversize 0.38	26.771-26.821 mm
Flanged bearing shell width standard	26.190-26.260 mm
Flanged bearing shell width oversize 0.38	26.570-26.640 mm
Endfloat	0.080-0.240 mm
Big-end bearing journal diameter standard	53.980-54.000 mm
Big-end bearing journal diameter undersize 0.254	53.726-53.746 mm
Big-end bearing journal to shell clearance	0.006-0.064 mm
Pistons
Piston diameter standard 1	92.972-92.982 mm
Piston diameter standard 2	92.982-92.992 mm
Piston diameter standard 3	92.992-93.002 mm
Piston diameter standard 4	93.002-93.012 mm
Piston diameter service standard	93.000-93.020 mm
Piston diameter service oversize 0.5	93.500-93.520 mm
Piston diameter service oversize 1.0	94.000-94.020 mm
Piston clearance in bore (unused)	0.028-0.048 mm
Piston ring gaps (fitted) top	0.030-0.050 mm
Piston ring gaps (fitted) middle	0.030-0.050 mm
Piston ring gaps (fitted) bottom	0.400-1.400 mm
Ring gap position top (from the expander ring gap)	150ř
Ring gap position - middle	150ř from the expander ring gap (opposite the top compression ring)
Lower oil control ring - top intermediate ring	25mm from the expander ring gap Expander opposite the marked side of the piston
Lower intermediate ring	25mm from the expander ring gap (opposite the top intermediate ring)
Piston Pins
Pin diameter - red	23.994-23.997 mm
Pin diameter - blue	23.997-24.000 mm
Clearance in piston	0.005-0.011 mm
Interference fit in small - endbore	0.018-0.042 mm
Connecting rods
Bore diameter (without bearing shells) -big end	56.820-56.840 mm
Bore diameter (without bearing shells) - small end	23.958-23.976 mm
Fitted big-end bearing shells -vertical inside diameter standard	54.006-54.046 mm
Fitted big-end bearing shells - vertical inside diameter oversize	53.752-53.792 mm
Cylinder head
Castmark	K
Upper correction angle (production) - inlet/exhaust	75ř/65ř
Service correction cutter	75ř/-
Lower correction angle (production) - inlet	18ř
Service correction cutter	15ř
Stem bore (inlet and exhaust valve) - standard	8.063-8.088 mm
Stem bore (inlet and exhaust valve) -oversize 0.2	8.263-8.288 mm
Stem bore (inlet and exhaust valve) - oversize 0.4	8.463-8.488 mm
Stem bore (inlet and exhaust valve) - oversize 0.6	8.663-8.688 mm
Stem bore (inlet and exhaust valve) - oversize 0.8	8.863-8.888 mm
Camshaft
Drive Single roller chain	3/8''
Valve timing - inlet opens	30ř BTDC
Valve timing - inlet closes	66ř ABDC
Valve timing - exhaust opens	76ř BBDC
Valve timing - exhaust closes	20ř ATDC
Cam lift - inlet	6.54 mm
Cam lift - exhaust	6.54 mm
Cam length (between heel and toe) - inlet	36.215-36.405 mm
Cam length (between heel and toe) - exhaust	36.215-36.405 mm
Thickness of camshaft thrustplate	4.020-4.050 mm
Camshaft end float	0.065-0.165 mm
Number of camshaft bearings	4
Bearing diameter-camshaft bearing journal. - front	43.903-43.923 mm
Bearing diameter-camshaft bearing journal - middle 1	43.522-43.542 mm
Bearing diameter-camshaft bearing journal - middle 2	43.141-43.161 mm
Bearing diameter-camshaft bearing journal - rear	42.760-42.780 mm
Bearing bush inside diameter - front	43.948-43.968 mm
Bearing bush inside diameter - middle1	43.567-43.587 mm
Bearing bush inside diameter - middle2	43.186-43.206 mm
Bearing bush inside diameter - rear	24.805-42.825 mm
Valves
Valve tappet diameter	22.200-22.212 mm
Tappet clearance in housing mm fitted	0.023-0.060 mm
Free valve spring height	53 mm
Spring force - valve open	N800-867
Spring force - valve closed	N417-467
Inlet valve
Valve head diameter mm not fitted	41.85-42.24 mm
Valve length	104.65-105.35 mm
Valve stem diameter - .standard	8.025-8.043 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize 0.2	8.225-8.243 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize0.4	8.425-8.443 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize0.6	8.625-8.643 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize0.8	8.825-8.843 mm
Valve stem clearance in guide	0.020-0.063 mm
Valve lift - at zero valve clearance	9.54 mm
Viton oil control ring	Part No. 86TM6571AB
Exhaust valve
Valve head diameter	35.83-36.21 mm
Valve length	104.60-105.60 mm
Valve stem diameter - standard	7.999-8.017 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize0.2	8.199-8.217 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize0.4	8.399-8.417 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize0.6	8.599-8.617 mm
Valve stem diameter - oversize0.8	8.799-8.817 mm
Valve stem clearance in guide	0.046-0.089 mm
Valve lift at zero valve clearance	9.54 mm
Viton oil control ring	PartNo.86TM6571AB
Oil pump
Rotor/housing clearance	mm0.154-0.304
Inner/outer rotor clearance	mm0.050-0.200
Rotor endfloat at mating face	mm0.035-0.100
Lubricants - Adhesives and Sealers
Description	Ford Specification
Sealer for vibration damper bolt, joint between the cylinder head ventilation plenum and the cylinder block, cylinder head cover flange mating faces	SPM-2G-3121
Sealer, crankshaft main bearing caps to the cylinder block, sump to cylinder block coolant pump and timing cover to cylinder block (Loctite518)-A	ESKM-4G-269
Sealer for contact faces of the cylinder block and cylinder heads and the inlet manifold flange (Wellseal)-F	SPM-4G-9112
Spark plug thread lubricant (NeverSeez)	ESE-M1244-A
High-temperature grease for torque converter guide bore	ESDM-1C220-A
Motor oil
Ambient temperature	Designation Specification
-20 to over 40řC	Ford Multigrade Super Motor Oil SAE10W30API/SH/CDEC
If engine oils of other brands are used, it is imperative to ensure that these conform to APISH/CDorbetter in the particular viscosity class
Description	Litres
Engine oil - initial fill	4.8
Oil change excl filter	4.0
Oil change incl filter	4.25

 

Torques
General	Nm	lbf.ft.
Engine hood hinges	23	17
Wiring loom bracket to fender apron panel	10	7
Inlet Manifold	Nm	lbf.ft
Inlet manifold - stage1	6	4
Inlet manifold - stage2	12	9
Inlet manifold - stage3	18	13
Inlet manifold - stage4	23	17
after a 15min warm-up at 1000rev/min Stage 5	23	17
Fuel rail to inlet manifold	12	9
Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor	15	11
Inlet air plenum chamber to inlet manifold	9	7
Exhaustmanifold	Nm	lbf.ft
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	28	21
Heatshield to exhaust manifold	9	7
Exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold	47	35
Exhaust pipe to catalytic converter	45	33
Alternator	Nm	lbf.ft
Alternator bracket	25	18
Alternator to bracket	25	18
Transmission	Nm	lbf.ft
Flange bolts (all)	44	32
Torque converter to drive plate	44	32
Starter motor to transmission	44	32
Air conditioning system	Nm	lbf.ft
Belt tensioner for drive belt of air conditioning compressor	41	30
Air conditioning compressor to cylinder block	44	32
Coolant circuit	Nm	lbf.ft
Coolant pump	9	7
Belt pulley to coolant pump	25	18
Thermostat housing / bypass connector	10	7
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	15	11
Coolan ttemperature sender unit	6	4
Coolant drain plug	23	17
Steering	Nm	lbf.ft
Power steering pump to bracket	25	18
Power steering pump pulley	25	18
Intermediate shaft to steering shaft	18	13
Oil circuit	Nm	lbf.ft
Oil intake pipe tooil pump	11	8
Oil pump to cylinder block	19	14
Oil pump cover	11	8
Sump.stage1	5	4
Sump.stage2	8	6
Oil baffle	19	14
Oil drain plug	25	18
Oil pressure switch	27	20
Oil filter	15	11
Bracket-oil dipstick tube	44	32
Frontaxle	Nm	lbf.ft
Transverse brace to front axle	80	59
Front axle to side member	80	59
Suspension arm to spindle carrier	83	61
Link rod to stabiliser bar	47	35
Trackrod to spindle carrier	63	46
Lower engine mounting to crossmember	50	37
Cylinder block	Nm	lbf.ft
Camshaft sprocket	64	47
Camshaft thrustplate	11	8
Chain guide to cylinder block	11	8
Timing chain tensioner to cylinder block	10	7
Vibrationdamperbolttocrankshaft.stage1	45	33
Vibration damper bolt to crankshaft.stage2	85ř	85ř
Timing cover to cylinder block	19	14
Main bearing caps	97	72
Big-end bearing caps (connecting rods and big-end bearing bolts identification codes 6AA and KX110 respectively)	30	22
Big-end bearing caps (connecting rods and big-end bearing bolts identification codes 5AB and KX900 respectively).stage1	20	15
Big-end bearing caps.stage2	90ř	90ř
Spark plugs	32	24
Distributor retaining plate	19	14
Flywheel pressure plate to crankshaft.stage1	30	22
Flywheel pressure plate to crankshaft.stage2	85ř	85ř
Clutch pressure plate to flywheel	23	17
Bracket with engine mounting bracket to cylinder block	50	37
Cylinder Head	Nm	lbf.ft
Thermostat housing / bypass connector	10	7
Cylinder head (internal Torxbolts).stage1	38	28
Cylinder head (internal Torxbolts).stage2	73	54
Cylinder head (internal Torxbolts).stage3	90ř	90ř
Cylinder head cover	7	5
Rocker shaft.stage1	32	24
Rocker shaft.stage2	90ř	90ř
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	28	21
Heatshield to exhaust manifold	9	7

General 2.9 V6 24 zaw.
Engine management	EEC V module
Emission standard	96 EEC
	Super 95 RON unleaded
Engine code	BOB
Firing order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Bore mm	93.0
Stroke mm	72.0
Cubic capacity	2935cc
Compression ratio	9.7:1
Compression pressure	bar14
Power output (EEC)	kW151.4
	at rpm 6000
Power output (DIN)	kW 154.5
	(PS)210
	at rpm6000
Torque (EEC)	Nm281
Torque (DIN)	Nm286.6
	at rpm 4250
Idle speed	rpm N=730. D=650
Max. engine speed	rpm 6150. 6250
Dimensions
Cylinder block
Number of main bearings	4
Cylinder bore Ř. class 1	mm93.01 - 93.02
Cylinder bore Ř. class 2	mm93.02 - 93.03
Cylinder bore Ř. class 3	mm93.03 - 93.05
Main bearing shells. inside diameter	mm60.620 - 60.640
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal Ř. class 1	mm56.980 - 57.000
Main bearing journal end float	mm0.08 - 0.32
Connecting rod
Bore diameter. big end	mm56.820 - 56.840
Bore diameter. small end	mm23.958 - 23.976
Connecting rod. distance between bores	mm130.515 - 130.585
Big-end bearing clearance (radial)
Pistons
Piston Ř. class 2	mm 92.985 - 92.995
Piston Ř. class 3	mm92.995 - 93.005
Piston ring groove. upper compression ring	mm0.41 - 0.48
Piston ring groove. lower compression ring	mm 1.73 - 1.79
Upper compression ring	mm 0.4 - 0.65
Lower compression ring	m m 0.9 - 1.1
Oil control ring	mm0.3 - 0.6
Top ring max. clearance	mm0.20
Compression ring max. clearance	mm0.10
Piston ring clearance: excessive piston ring clearance is identifiable by high oil consumption and sometimes also by blue  exhaust smoke.
Piston Pins
Piston pin diameter	mm24.013 - 24.019
Ring gap position: the piston ring gaps must be spread evenly around the circumference of the piston. This also applies tothe elements of the oil control ring. Stagger the ring gaps at intervals of 120ř.
Camshafts
Number of camshafts	4
Number of camshaft bearings	4/4
Drive	2 timing chains
Camshaft bearing. inside diameter	mm34.5 - 34.52
Camshaft bearing. inside diameter	mm 28.0 - 28.21
Max cam lift. inlet	mm 9.5
Max cam lift. exhaust	mm 9.5
Bearing journal diameter	mm34.439 - 34.460
Bearing journal diameter	mm 27.939 - 27.960
Valve timing. inlet opens BTDC	8ř
Valve timing. inlet closes ABDC	62ř
Valve timing. exhaust opens BBDC	56ř
Valve timing. exhaust closes ATDC	14ř
Valve timings. overlap	22ř
Valves
Valve tappet diameter	mm 34.9659 - 34.975
Valve head Ř. inlet	mm 34
Valve head Ř. exhaust	mm 30
Valve length. inlet	mm 105.59
Valve length. exhaust	mm 104.15
Valve stem Ř. inlet	mm 6.90 - 6.94
Valve stem Ř. exhaust	mm 6.90 - 6.94
Valve spring length. fitted	mm 32.0
Valve spring length. not fitted	mm 40.4
Cylinder Heads
Valve tappet bore diameter	mm35.000 - 35.015
Valve guide bore diameter	mm 7.0 - 7.015
Valve seat angle	45ř0" - 45ř15"
Cylinder head mating face.
maximum distortion diagonally or	mm 0.06
along length
Cylinder head mating face.
maximum distortion across width	mm0.02
Rework to a maximum depth of	mm 0.13
Thickness of cylinder head gasket	mm 1.2
Lubricants. Adhesives and Sealers
Ford Specification
Coolant	ESD-M97B49-A
No. 4 rear crankshaft main bearing cover only	ESK-M4G269
Lubricant for spark plug threads (Never Seeze)	ESE-M1244-A
Timing chain housing on cylinder block and on
cylinder head (M8x60 only)	ESK-M4G269
Timing chain tensioner housing on cylinder head	WSK-M2G 349-A7
Right-hand timing chain guide on cylinder block	WSK-M2G 349-A7
Intermediate shaft bearing plate	WSK-M2G 349-A7
Sump on cylinder block. rubber gasket ends	ESK-M4G269
Locking compound	ESK-M4G247-A
Capacity	Litres
Engine oil incl. filter	4.5
Engine oil excl. filter	4.2
Coolant	9.5

 

Engine oil
Ambient temperature	Designation	Specification
-10 to above 40 degrees C	Ford Multigrade Super Motor Oil	SAE 20W50 API/SG/CD
-15 to above 40 degrees C	Ford Multigrade Super Motor Oil	SAE 15W40 API/SH/CD
-20 to above 40 degrees C	Ford Multigrade Super Motor Oil	SAE 10W30 API/SH/CD EC
-20 to above 40 degrees C	XR+ high-performance high-lubricity	SAE 10W40 API/SH/CD EC
-30 to above 40 degrees C	Ford Formula S synthetic engine	SAE 5W50 API/SG/CD
-30 to above 40 degrees C	Semi-synthetic/synthetic engine oil	SAE 5W40 API/SH/CD EC
40 to below -30 degrees C	Ford Multigrade Super Motor Oil	SAE 5W30 API/SG/CD
Specification SAE 5W30 API/SG/CD engine oil is only approved for northern European countries.
If other makes of engine oil are used make sure these are of the required API SG/CD viscosity class or better.
Torques
General	Nm	lbf.ft
Wheel nuts	85	63
Intake system
Inlet manifold cover	4	3
Bracket for speed control cable	9	7
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	16	12
Exhaust
Catalytic converters to bracket (between the
catalytic converters)	23	17
Catalytic converter bracket to transmission
crossmember	47	35
Catalytic converter bracket to transmission	23	17
Catalyst to exhaust manifold	47	35
EGR valve. pipe to intake air plenum
chamber	9	7
EGR valve. pipe to inlet manifold	9	7
EGR valve. bracket to cylinder head	19	14
Heat shields to exhaust manifold	9	7
Alternator
Bracket for alternator/power steering
pump to cylinder block	44	32
Alternator to bracket	25	18
Tensioning pulley for alternator/power
steering pump	44	32
Driveshaft
Driveshaft to differential	66	49
Driveshaft centre to floor assembly	21	15
Transmission
Ground lead to transmission	44	32
Transmission crossmember to floor
Assembly	36	27
Air conditioning system
Tensioning pulley for air conditioning compressor	41	30
A/C compressor to bracket	25	18
A/C compressor to cylinder block	44	32
Coolant circuit
Coolant pump to timing chain housing	12	9
Bracket for the coolant pipe to the oil cooler	9	7
Coolant pump pulley	19	14
Thermostat housing bracket	9	7
Thermostat housing connector	9	7
Coolant pipe bracket to cylinder head	19	14
Coolant pipe clamp to cylinder head	9	7
Steering
Power steering pump to bracket	25	18
Power steering pump pulley	25	18
Intermediate shaft to steering shaft	18	13
Engine mounting
Engine mounting nuts	50	37
Front axle
Transverse brace to front axle	80	59
Front axle to side member	80	59
Suspension arm to spindle carrier	83	61
Link rod to stabiliser bar	47	35
Track rod to spindle carrier	63	46
Oil circuit
Sump M6x20	12	9
Sump M6x45	12	9
Sump M6x115	12	9
Oil pump	20	15
Oil drain plug	24	18
Oil baffle plate	21	15
Oil filter to oil cooler (after contact)	270ř	270ř
Oil cooler to oil pick-up pipe	33	24
Oil filter connector	35	26
Cylinder block
Main bearing caps	97	72
Big-end bearing cap. (big-end bearings and
connecting rod bolts 6AA or KX 110)	30	22
Big-end bearing cap. (big-end bearings and
connecting rod bolts 5AB or KX 900)	20	15
stage 1
Big-end bearing caps. stage 2	90ř	90ř
Camshaft bearing caps	10	7
Right-hand timing chain guide	12	9
Timing chain housing to cylinder block M8	19	14
Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper. stage 1	45	33
Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper. stage 2	90ř	90ř
Crankcase breather connector to sump	9	7
Clamping sleeve bolt (crankcase breather)	9	7
Oil pressure switch	20	15
Intermediate shaft bearing plate	12	9
Intermediate shaft sprocket	50	37
Clamping piece for oil pump drive assembly bearing
bracket	19	14
CKP sensor bracket to cylinder block	9	7
CKP sensor to bracket	9	7
CKP sensor wiring clamp	12	9
Drive plate to crankshaft	68	50
Cylinder Head
CMP sensor to cylinder head	9	7
Camshaft sprockets	72	53
Upper chain guides	19	14
Left-hand timing chain guide	9	7
Timing chain tensioner housing	9	7
Timing chain tensioner threaded plug	13	10
Right-hand chain guide retaining bolt	9	7
Cylinder head bolts. stage 1	50	37
Cylinder head bolts. stage 2 (or 2 x 90ř)	180ř	180ř
Cylinder head bolt in timing chain housing	19	14
Cylinder head covers	7	5
Fuel rails	9	7
Fuel pipe bracket	9	7
Spark plugs	20	15
Cylinder head heat shield	9	7
Engine lifting eyes to cylinder head	19	14
Ignition coil bracket M6	9	7
Ignition coil bracket M8	19	14
Oil dipstick tube to cylinder head	9	7

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