Cylinder Head Replacement Part 1

[RigsPGT]

Very well detailed sir :) I might copy your list if I ever need to remove the head on my 91 SW but so far this engine is behaving good with only 72k miles. (knock on wood).

[richpin06a]

@RigsPGT I am put up a video on a 99 SL1 head R&R very soon so stay tuned.

[honda12racingcbr]

So what's the point of setting tdc before you take the head off, could you not wait until you can see the #1 piston on the rebuild and set it then

[richpin06a]

@honda12racingcbr If you are replacing the head you would not have to.

[hp11208]

rich if i put the engine on tdc just to do something after i finish that do i have to rotate it back down to start or it dont matter.

[richpin06a]

@hp11208 Let me get this straight the timing belt is on correctly and you rotate the engine to TDC then you want to know what to do after you check your marks.You do not have to do anything if everything looks ok you can leave it at tdc if you like.

[hp11208]

@richpin06a Ok so after i do a demo and put everything back together i can start the car back up even if its at tdc

[OneDayHenry]

Awesome!

Thanks for the reply!

Oh, if the timing belt is busted, will the crank still turn over?

[richpin06a]

@OneDayHenry Yes but be careful you can bend the valves in the head.

[OneDayHenry]

What kind of camera do you use? Excellent quality.

GREAT video by the way.

Thanks for posting it=)

[richpin06a]

@OneDayHenry Would you believe a little Samsung TL105

[peelout40]

Cool vid!!

[KONAKA95]

all this work to do one job?? I am SO going to buy a 65-75 year car lol

[PETERPAN174]

this guy sounds like peter griffin

[ipodtouchfan221]

Im guessing sombody paid you to do this work? I would have just let it die lol, theres no escorts left around here

[toddpf]

I'd say you've got your moneys worth out of that panel remover.

[richpin06a]

@toddpf It was well worth fabing that one

[pobedaGAZm20]

@richpin06a I liked it soo much I made a similar one myself, Maybe you should do a video on how to make the tool :)

[pobedaGAZm20]

@richpin06a  I liked it soo much I made a similar one myself, Maybe you should do a video on how to make the tool

[farmerinchico]

I have to agree with studdpuppy69, is a Ford Escort worth all this work...

[richpin06a]

@farmerinchico The neon is a big pain in the A**

[seasonedtoker]

rich is awesome. bear in mind he couldn't repeat tasks here just to get a good clip for us. :)

good planning rich! thanks for the video, can't wait for part 2.

[themrfreeze07]

Love watching these videos Rich! Very informative stuff. Out of curiosity, do you find working on Escorts or Neons more of a challenge?

[CARRICK6423]

Thanks for posting this - it must have been tough getting the camera in such tight spots.

[mobes329]

Hi Rich I had a 1993 model with the 1.9 and it would seep coollant.

[RandallFlaggNY]

Excellent work. Looking forward to part 2.

[studpuppy69]

Awesome vid. How many labor hours do you think this was? I know it cost more than the car is worth, but forgive me for assuming but I'm assuming you operate at a lower hourly rate or these people really love their Escort. :)

[richpin06a]

@studpuppy69 Hard to say how many hours on the head.I still have a bad strut and possible heater core on this one.

[studpuppy69]

@richpin06a Holy crap Rich! Heater core replacement I remember that vid. I think maybe it would be better to put a tap into the coolant lines, drill a couple holes through the fire wall, install a heater core under the seat with a mini radiator or blower fan and voila. Or, just put a mounting bracket over the two middle vents over the console. I'm sorry but there is no way I would have the patience to take the entire dash apart and remember where it all goes back.

[fixinggrace]

@studpuppy69 All things considered, changing a heater core in an Escort isn't too bad. It took me four hours from start to finish. I still wouldn't want to do it again though.