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Replacement of Cylinder Head Gasket

Model: Ford Fiesta Fiesta 4, Be91, MK 4, MK IV - Years 1996-2002
Part: Engine

Before applying the new cylinder head gasket, ensure that the surface of the head and the cylinder block is perfectly flat: use a straight bar and a feeler gauge for valves; once this check is complete, check the valve interference and re-tap the threads of the head fixing holes, taking care not to let chips fall into the cylinders; then check the piston interference and insert the guide bushes to centre the gasket and the head; once the new gasket is positioned, place the head, apply copper grease to the new set of studs, and tighten them in a cross pattern, first with a torque wrench, then with a calibrated wrench.

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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