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Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Engine

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Start by checking for any warping of the cylinder head surface using a straight edge and a feeler gauge; repeat the same check on the cylinder block; clean the threads of the cylinder head bolt holes without letting any debris fall into the cylinders; check for piston interference with a digital depth gauge; position the new gasket and then the cylinder head, securing it with a new set of bolts that must be tightened using both a torque wrench and a standard wrench; then proceed to install the camshafts and the connecting chain, ensuring to respect the timing references, and complete the installation of the respective mounting brackets; then insert the support pins for the valve rocker arms and the rockers themselves to complete the closure of the cylinder head.

Insert the timing oil seals, install the respective pulleys, and then the timing belt.

Finally, install the intake manifold and the rocker cover, replacing the gaskets and O-rings, as well as the exhaust manifold and the thermostat.


Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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