Cylinder Head
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1992 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer, and 1991 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Inspect cylinder head for warpage at deck surface. Resurface cylinder head if warpage exceeds specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table in ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
CAUTION:
DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from cylinder head original thickness.