Ford Granada 1985-1994, Owner'S Manual

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engine valve clearances must be correct. The
ignition system must also be in good
condition.
3 Mixture adjustment is not usual on a routine
basis. If the CO level is incorrect, proceed as
follows.
4 Connect the exhaust gas analyser as
instructed by the manufacturers.
5 Raise the engine speed to 3000 rpm
approximately and hold it at this speed for
30 seconds, then allow it to idle. Repeat this
procedure every 60 seconds until adjustment
is complete.
6 Read the CO level when it has stabilised
after the 3000 rpm burst. The desired level is
given in the Specifications of Chapter 4
(Pierburg 2V carburettor).
7 If the idle mixture needs adjustment, turn
the mixture adjusting screw. The screw may
be covered by a tamperproof plug.
8 Recheck the idle speed after adjusting the
mixture.
9 Stop the engine and disconnect the test
gear.
10 Fit a new tamperproof plug to the mixture
adjusting screw if required.
2.0 litre SOHC engine
11 If mixture adjustment is required, proceed
as described for the 1.8 litre engine above.
12 See illustration for the location of the
mixture adjusting screw on the Weber 2V
carburettor fitted to this engine
DOHC engine
13 Proceed as described for the 1.8 litre
engine, noting the following points (see
illustration).
14 Refer to the Specification for the Weber 2V
(TLD) carburettor in Chapter 4.
15 The air cleaner must be removed for
access to the mixture adjustment screw.
16 Prise the tamperproof seal from the
mixture screw.
17 Loosely refit the air cleaner, ensuring that
the vacuum pipe and the camshaft cover
breather hose are securely connected and free
from restrictions (there is no need to secure
the air cleaner in position).
18 On completion, fit a new tamperproof seal
to the mixture screw (the service replacement
plug is coloured blue) and refit the air cleaner
assembly.
1 Fluid level should be checked with the
transmission at operating temperature (after a
run) and with the vehicle parked on level
ground.
2 Open and prop the bonnet. With the engine
idling and the handbrake and footbrake
applied, move the gear selector through all
positions three times, finishing up in position
P.
3 Wait one minute. With the engine still idling,
withdraw the transmission dipstick (see
illustration). Wipe the dipstick with a clean
lint-free rag, re-insert it fully and withdraw it
again. Read the fluid level at the end of the
dipstick: it should be between the two
notches.
4 If topping-up is necessary, do so via the
dipstick tube, using clean transmission fluid of
the specified type (see illustration). Do not
overfill.
5 Stop the engine, refit the dipstick and close
the bonnet.
6 Note that if the fluid level was below the
minimum mark when checked or is in constant
need of topping-up, check around the
transmission for any signs of excessive fluid
leaks.If present, leaks must be rectified
without delay.
7 If the colour of the fluid is dark brown or
black this denotes the sign of a worn brake band or transmission clutches, in which case
have your Ford dealer check the transmission
at the earliest opportunity.
1 Place the vehicle over a pit, or raise and
support it at front and rear. The vehicle must
be level for an accurate check.
2 If the transmission is hot after a run, allow it
to cool for a few minutes. This is necessary
because the oil can foam when hot and give a
false level reading.
3 Wipe clean around the filler/level plug,
which is located on the left-hand side of the
gearbox. Unscrew the plug with a square drive
key and remove it
4 Using a piece of bent wire as a dipstick,
check that the oil level is up to the bottom of
the filler/level plug hole, or no more than 5 mm
(0.2 in) below it.
5 Top-up if necessary using clean oil of the
specified type. Do not overfill; allow excess oil
to drip out of the plug hole if necessary. Refit
and tighten the filler/level plug.
6 Frequent need for topping-up can only be
due to leaks, which should be rectified. The
rear extension oil seal can be renewed in situ
after removing the propeller shaft (N type
only).
7 No periodic oil changing is specified, and no
drain plug is fitted.
18 Manual gearbox oil level
check
17 Automatic transmission fluid
level check
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1
Every 12 000 miles or 12 months
16.13 Idle adjustment screws- Weber 2V
TLD carburettor
A Idle mixture B Idle speed
16.12 Idle mixture adjustment screw
(arrowed) - Weber 2V carburettor
17.4 Topping up the transmission fluid 17.3 The automatic transmission dipstick
Every 12 000 miles or 12 months