sonic113 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Any one know what size/type of socket used for the cylinder head bolts in the 2009 focus/cmax 1.6 zetec engine ? I have to take head off and want to make sure i have all tools at hand? any links ect to buy would be helpful as well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 T55 if I’m thinking of the right engine lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 4 hours ago, stef123 said: T55 if I’m thinking of the right engine lol Thanks. Would this set do the Job? Just the head bolts is all I need them for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Spot-01514-Socket-Pieces/dp/B00HVD0A40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543513989&sr=8-1&keywords=Blue+spot+01514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I would invest in something better, i wouldnt trust them, If you want quality with out spending a fortune Halfords own brand stuff is very good and it has a warranty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Actually I know of a plant fitter who uses those sockets and the hex ones, he seems to rate them lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I have the Allen version of that Blue Spot Torx set at work and they're ok for the money. Never used them for anything high torque like head bolts though. Halfords only sell a T55 as part of a modular set costing £36 (on trade, £45 for everyone else). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Update Got the new head gasket fitted and all built back up. car starts well and drives well but the is a little pressure building in the coolant system. The coolant cap is very tight and when forced off it left the centre piece in the coolant tank I had to prise this out, Im nearly 100% sure there is no airlocks or blockages so Could this pressure be building due to a faulty cap? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONATHAN_11_80 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 If its building pressure still sounds like you need the cylinder head skimming. Overheating can cause the head to warp and it will never seal again. A skim will rectify the pressure build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 3 hours ago, JONATHAN_11_80 said: If its building pressure still sounds like you need the cylinder head skimming. Overheating can cause the head to warp and it will never seal again. A skim will rectify the pressure build up. High Johnathon , it's already been skimmed and the block also was checked and all was 100% flush before the new gasket was fitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Just an update here, replaced the cap with a new one and car has been running well for the past 100 miles. The old cap on closer inspection seems that the spring was sticking inside it so. Thanks to all for help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 You can put a little silicone lube inside the top of the bottle/cap to prevent it sticking. Baby'd mine off and put a tiny spray of silicone lube on the inside of it, been grand ever since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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