I think I have a problem. My wife called to say our '84 Topaz diesel is running hot at 240 degrees(I added an electric coolant temp gauge). When she got home,...
Sounds like the gasket is blown -- compression pressures getting into the water system PDQ and causing those symptoms. Might be cracked head, too, but the...
The other night my grilfriend woke me at 4a because my little escort's horn was sounding full blast. Not knowing what caused the issue, I went out, popped the...
I don't know if this is it for sure, but if the failure comes and goes while turning the steering wheel while driving down the road, you may want to check the...
i installed one of the little mazda diesels in a ranger truck. there are 2 coonections to the injector pump for fuel. both are banjo type fittings one near the...
I need to pull the head off to repair and need to borrow a service manual with instructions on setting timing belt, torque specs, etc. Does anyone have one...
Same thing happened to me on two cars.? You need a new horn pad.? You can get one from any mid to late 80s Escort or Lynx, gas or diesel.? Need to find a junk...
Michael, My car is an '84 but any year that has the 2.0L diesel will probably work. I can't imagine they made many changes. Thanks, Daryl Mendrick ... From:...
Mt. Pleasant, MI I will pay to have it shipped to me. ... From: Asa Nathannael Hunt [mailto:anhunt@...] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 10:01 PM To:...
Does anyone have a source for a thermo vacuum switch for fast idle for an 86 escort 2.0 diesel? Also called a Water Thermo Valve 89564. It screws into the...
It's very rare, none of the aftermarket or Ford replacement parts will work properly. I lucked out on Ebay, I suggest you keep looking there. Once in a while...
Well my 8 year battery lasted 9 years and one month ! Not to bad ! Of course when I took it to the auto store to get it checked out, it was just weak and the...
I'm a new member and this is my first post.My timeing belt failed on my RF diesel Ford-not too much damage.I found a head gasket kit,but I need a set of valve...
When my car had similar problems, the mechanic went to Toyota and found shims of the right diameter to do the job. I think you just have to be a bit more...
The shims at least are the same as in the mechanical lifter VW Diesel from the early 1980's too, 1.5L & 1.6L. I had bought a full set of VW ones from Ebay... ...
Thank you all for tappit/shims ideas.The car is a 1986 Tempo.My cylender head mechanic tells me I need four lifters.I'm hoping for Ford parts while following...
Ted; I'm not a mechanic, are the Tappets the cup like parts that the shims ride on? if So I can send you some I've got a bunch.call me. Bob Schaff Cell...
Bob schaff
rlschaff@...
Nov 23, 2008 7:02 pm
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Ted; I'm not a mechanic, are the Tappets the cup like parts that the shims ride on? if So I can send you some I've got a bunch.call me. Bob Schaff Cell...
Bob schaff
rlschaff@...
Nov 23, 2008 7:03 pm
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I listed my 1986 tempo diesel on ebay last night. It's a good parts car with a Nevada rust free body. It would be a good one to swap your running engine into....
So the question is what electrical problem would cut the current from reaching the vacuum pump and the glow plugs at the same time. Having vacuum does help...
To the the guy on Meritt Island in Florida; I have your parts packed and ready to ship. How I deleted your email and lost your address is still a mystery....
Bob schaff
rlschaff@...
Dec 1, 2008 7:46 pm
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Hey guys; I lost the email from the guy in Florida who broke a timing belt and needed some shims and parts for his head. I think his name is Ted. If anyone has...
