Introduction to the Ford Sierra Page 0? 4 Acknowledgements Page 0? 4 Safety first! Page 0? 5 ROADSIDE REPAIRS Jacking, vehicle support and wheel changing Page 0? 6 Towing Page 0? 7 Identifying leaks Page 0? 8 Jump starting Page 0? 9 Weekly Checks Introduction Page 0? 10 Underbonnet check points Page 0? 10 Engine Oil level Page 0? 12 Coolant level Page 0? 12 Screen washer fluid level Page 0? 13 Brake fluid level Page 0? 13 Power steering fluid level Page 0? 14 Electrical systems Page 0? 14 Battery Page 0? 15 Wiper blades Page 0? 15 Tyre condition and pressure Page 0? 16 Lubricants and fluids Page 0? 17 Tyre pressures Page 0? 18 MAINTENANCE Routine Maintenance and Servicing Page 1? 1 Maintenance schedule Page 1? 4 Maintenance procedures Page 1? 9 Contents REPAIRS AND OVERHAUL Engine and Associated Systems SOHC engines Page 2A” 1 DOHC engines Page 2B” 1 CVH engines Page 2C” 1 Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Page 3? 1 Fuel/exhaust systems - carburettor models Page 4A” 1 Fuel/exhaust systems - fuel injection models Page 4B” 1 Engine electrical systems Page 5? 1 TRANSMISSION Clutch Page 6? 1 Manual gearbox Page 7A” 1 Automatic transmission Page 7B” 1 Propellor shaft
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Ford Sierra was first introduced in late 1982 with the option of seven different engines and four different trim levels. This manual covers the four cylinder in-line petrol engines, but other models in the range are fitted with V6 or diesel engines. The Sierra was introduced by Ford as the successor to the Cortina and initially received a mixed reception as it was one of the first vehicles to make use of the aeroback body style designed to reduce the air drag coefficient to a minimum in the interests of fuel economy. Mechanically the Sierra is similar to the Cortina with the exception of all-round independent suspension. Initially, 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 litre SOHC carburettor engines were available, with Hatchback and Estate body styles. In late 1984, a 1.8 litre SOHC engine became available and in 1985, a performance orientated 2.0 litre SOHC fuel injection engine was introduced.
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