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V6 2,5 & 3,0l "Essex" 1966-1985

Engine Data:
OHV engine with camshaft located in the engine block. Cast iron engine block and cylinder heads. The camshaft is driven by spur gears. The valves are operated by solid tappets, push rods and valve levers.

Installed in:
Zodiac, Zephyr, Capri MK1, Cortina MK2 & MK3, Capri, Granada MK1, Transit MK1 & MK2

Engine Variants

EnginePowerCodeYearCommen
V6 2,5l-1966-1972
V6 3,0l74kW/100HPSG10/71-12/852994ccm, EV30L
V6 3,0l101kW/138HPHY / HYF08/69-12/852994ccm, EV30H

Car Model Usage

Car ModelEngiePowerYearCodeComment
Zephyr MK4V6 2,5l1966-1972-
Zodiac MK4V6 3,0l03/68-10/722994ccm, EV30L
Cortina MK2V6 3,0l101kW/138HP10/66-06/70HY2994ccm, EV30H
Cortina MK3V6 3,0l101kW/138HP07/70-08/76HY2994ccm, EV30H
CapriV6 3,0l101kW/138HP08/69-05/75HY2994ccm, EV30H
CapriV6 3,0l101kW/138HP05/75-02/87HYF2994ccm, EV30H
GranadaV6 3,0l101kW/138HP02/72-08/77HY2994ccm, EV30H
Transit MK1V6 3,0l74kW/100HP10/71-01/78SG2994ccm, EV30L
Transit MK2V6 3,0l74kW/100HP01/78-12/85SG2994ccm, EV30L

Engine Code Location

Tightening Orders

Tighten the screws in the order shown in the illustration. Start with about half of the specified value and increase to the final value.

Tightening TorqueNm
Cylinder Head110-117
Intake Manifold18-22
Exhaust Manifold16-20
Valve Cover3-5
Spark Plugs30-40
Oil Drain Plug27-34

Firing Order

Cylinder 1 front right in the direction of driving

Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6

Ignition distributor rotates clockwise