Cylinder Bore Taper
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Refer to the
appropriate article in ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L (EXCEPT HYBRID)
, ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L - (HYBRID)
, ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.0L (4V)
or ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L
for the specification.
- Measure the cylinder bore at the top, middle and bottom of piston ring travel in 2 directions as indicated. Verify the cylinder bore is within the wear limit. The difference indicates the cylinder bore taper. If the cylinder bore taper does not meet specification, bore the cylinder to the next oversize limit.