By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Find a quality ford escort timing cover and other used auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. How to replace the water pump and timing belt on a ford. Everything you need to properly service your timing belt. Engine mechanical problem 1998 ford escort 4 cyl front wheel drive manual 140xxx miles my 98 ford escort has a 2. When its time to replace any of the oem ford parts in your vehicle, rely on blue spring ford parts. These instructions are intended for individuals with beginner to novice automotive mechanical experience i. Order ford escort timing belt component kit online today. View the 1998 ford escort recall information and find service centers in your area to perform the recall repair. I lined up the timing marks, and installed the new belt three different times trying to start the car each time, with the same result, the car would not start.
Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. If your ford escort wasnt so economic and reliable, youd trade it in for another car. I had no idea it had one or it had to be replaced stinkin car cos wont post a message on the engine warning about the timing belt. Spare parts for ford focus and accessoires cheap online. I have on the escort is the engine uses a timing belt instead of a chain and needs to be. Short lil video explaining why you should always pull engine when doing a timing chain set on this engine. I have a 1998 ford excort 1 on the idler pullys broke and i replaced it and put the timeing belt back on then the other idler pully broke so i replaced all three of the pullys and reset the timing then the belt brok ang twisted up but no pullys broke i think i set the timing wrong i got a few papers and and manuels from some mechanics and i got a mechanice how will do it for me but i want to. Protect your timing cover from contaminants and prolong its service life with this premium dnj seal. These are the same parts used and trusted by toyota, lexus and technicians worldwide. Save money on one of used 1998 ford escorts near you. It had 67000 miles, it was 7 12 years old and one day. An interference engine is one that has insufficient clearance between the valves and pistons if the cam stops turning due to a broken timing belt. After all, over 30 million shoppers use cargurus to find great deals on used cars and new cars in their area. The car has 80,000 miles, exhibits no problems at all, and all the owners manual says in the maintenance schedule is to replace the accessories belt at 150,000 mi.
The following list will provide you the information on whether your car engine is an interference engine or a noninterference engine. When does it become prudent to replace the timing belt on a 1999 ford escort wagon. I discoved that the ribs or teeth of the timing belt were ripped of by the crank pully. But you just dont want to give up on the car, even when its having problems. I have the valve cover off also, but in any position with the cam mark aligned the number one rockers are not loose. Ok so my timing bely is broke on my red rockectmy ford escort please can some one tell me where to get a book or a diagram to fix it.
Replacing ford escort timing belt maintenancerepairs. Based on kelley blue book wholesale price, excluding insurance, tax, title. An oem belt tensioner is made from quality parts that will last as long as the original parts. Meets or exceeds toyota original equipment specifications. The 1998 ford escort has 26 nhtsa complaints for the engine and engine cooling. When the cause is something simple like a wornout timing belt, you know that fixing it. The ford focus is a compact car csegment in europe manufactured by the ford motor. Ford australias first eurodesigned small car in 30 years had a slow start but now has. Order timing belt for your 1998 ford escort and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. How much does it cost to replace the timing belt on a 1998 ford escort zx2. The worst complaints are engine, ac heater, and transmission problems. Includes only select matched parts from japanese oeoem manufacturers. The focus was released in july 1998 in europe, succeeding the ford escort, and. Choose the oem belt tensioner that is made for the exact ford model year you drive.
We have the largest selection of ford escort timing cover parts at discount prices. Your ford timing belt governs the rotation of the cams, coordinating the motion of the valves to the movement of the crankshaft. Released onto the european market in 1998, the ford focus. Im told if my car has an interference engine type that the valves will have been damaged making repair too exensive. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007. This guide to replacing the timing belt and water pump on a ford escort is for a 95 escort, but it will likely help with several different types of vehicles. Interference engines the complete list your car angel.
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Read what we have to say about the 1998 ford escort zx2. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. If the belt breaks before being replaced, it can create timing problems and cause the engine to seize up. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. You can replace the timing belt in about 6 to 8 hours and keep the. How to check for a jumped timing chain or belt duration. The ford escort timing belts are designed to require replacement approximately every 60,000 to 70,000 miles. Partsgeek offers replacements for the focus, escort, ranger, contour, probe, fiesta plus more. I removed the timing cover and had someone turn the key will i watched. Watch as both the timing belt and the water pump are removed carefully from the car and then replaced with new parts. It has endured everything without sudden timingbelt failures, without transmission.