OEM 2000 Ford Escort Intake Manifold

2000 Ford Escort Intake Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the intake manifold on 2000 Ford Escort?

  A: The service and repair process of the intake manifold starts with draining the cooling system followed by removing the air cleaner outlet tube. The service requires you to disconnect the vacuum hoses at three points including fuel pressure regulator, fuel intake manifold and the exhaust recirculation valve as well as the positive crankcase ventilation valve and idle air control valve. Removing service first requires disconnecting the speed control cable (if installed) alongside accelerator cable and throttle control lever while also removing the bolt. The idle air control (IAC) valve gets disconnected from its electronic connections next to the throttle position (TP) sensor while the oil level indicator tube bracket bolt needs removal from the intake manifold. The vehicle must be raised while supported along with the disconnection of the EGR manifold tube situated below the EGR valve. Next extract the oil level indicator tube from the cylinder block. Lower the car before taking out the intake manifold by removing its attached nuts and disposing of the gasket. Start by cleaning and inspecting all mounting surfaces on the intake manifold and cylinder head until both areas show flat and clean surfaces. Apply oil to the manifold studs before gasket installation together with the intake manifold and proceed with hand-tightening the nuts. Lift the vehicle once more before applying the nuts while putting on the oil level indicator tube after that. After lowering the vehicle you should fasten all nuts before installing both the EGR manifold tube and the bolt. The installation of the speed control cable bracket requires bolt attachment while the IAC valve electrical wiring and throttle position sensor connectors need to be joined. Additionally, you should connect the speed control cable with the accelerator cable to the throttle control lever. Reattach the vacuum lines between the fuel pressure regulator and intake manifold along with exhaust recirculation valve lines and positive crankcase ventilation valve lines and idle air control valve lines. In the end, you need to install the air cleaner outlet tube while filling the engine cooling system followed by engine start-up to check for coolant leaks.