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    Ford Ka 1.2

    Mar 19, 2021 6 minutes

    PART 1

    TIMING BELT INTERVAL

    Officially renew every 62,500 miles or 48 months.

    THANKS GO TO

    Timing tools part number VSE5061 from Sealey 01284 757500 www.sealey.co.uk

    Turin Motors 0113 245 8787 turinmotors.co.uk

    Haynes Manuals haynes.com

    TOOLS REQUIRED

    ► Allen key: 4mm

    ► Axle stand

    ► Block of wood

    ► Breaker bar

    ► Hammer

    ► Impact screwdriver

    ► Penetrating fluid

    ► Screwdrivers

    ► Sockets/spanners: 8–17mm

    ► Timing tools kit

    ► Torque wrench

    ► Trolley jack

    ► Wheel brace

    Renewing the timing belt and tensioner on the Fiat/Lancia 1.2-litre SOHC engine that powers many a Mk2 Ford Ka should take most professional mechanics less than three hours to complete. When we tackle such a job, the photographs often take up more time than the spannerwork. This was certainly the case when Rob Hawkins volunteered to complete this task. In theory, a photograph shouldn’t take that long to complete, but add in the time taken to adjust the lighting, focus the camera, take the photograph (often with his fingers or himself in position), check the photo and take another

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