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Madinventions

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posted on 10/1/10 at 11:39 AM

Ford Zetec SE head bolts

I've checked the compression on my Zetec SE 1600 and I've got poor valve seals on cylinders 1 and 4 (probably due to long storage before I got my hands on it). So I need to take the head off and lap the valves, and I plan to do some rebuilding while it's all in bits.

Question: What socket do I need to get the head bolts off? Looking at several head bolt kits online, they seem to contain the following types:
M12 (Ribe)
M14 (Security Spline)
M12 (Ribe)
E12 (TRX-Star* Socket)
T60H (Security TRX-Star*)
M10 (Spline)
10mm (Hex)
M10 (Ribe)

Never heard of many of these so I'd like to make sure I get the right one!

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posted on 10/1/10 at 11:43 AM

Also, has anyone ever used a Reisse head rebuild kit like this?

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posted on 10/1/10 at 12:35 PM

M12 or M10 spline i think.

Best bet is to whip the cam cover off and have a look then youl be sure. Fords themselves arnt that bad price for head bolts etc. Gammers should be able to sort you out and thyel do a bit of a discount if you ask.

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posted on 10/1/10 at 03:20 PM

i can sort you out genuine ford parts if you want, i would allways use them over other items, by the way you can reuse the head bolts once on these engines

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posted on 10/1/10 at 05:13 PM

Thanks for you help guys.
I've got the cam cover off and they look like Torx sockets to me as their's only 6 points to them, so I'll 'borrow' a set of bits from work tomorrow and see if they fit.

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posted on 10/1/10 at 06:43 PM

sorry t55 if i remember correctly

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posted on 12/1/10 at 12:20 AM

T55 they are indeed.

Many thanks!
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