Hi there I have just started a cylinder head removal on a mk3 1.8 lx mondeo. I have come to a stand still as I can't lock up the crankshaft. I have tried first gear and all other gears including foot brake. You can't lock up fly wheel as the teeth are covered up and you can't angle a screwdriver in to the teeth. What to do??
Kind regards

simon, January 2009

can you remove crankshaft with engine and gearbox in place on ford mondeo mk 1v

DOUG, May 2014

Hi there is actually a tool to do this job.
If you lay down under the engine then look up to the right you should see a 13mm bolt in the back of the block,once this is removed you can then screw in the timing pin which locks the crank.
Richard
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Richard, January 2009