I am the original owner of a 2000 Focus ZTS with 35,000 miles on her. I have changed the oil and filter every 3,000 miles. I have rotated the tires twice. I...
I have a 2000 ZX3 motor (450 miles total usage) that has seized due to a sudden loss of oil. I cannot turn the engine over with the crank nut and I cannot...
I am the original owner of a 2000 Focus ZTS with 35,000 miles on her. I have changed the oil and filter every 3,000 miles, rotated the tires twice and replaced...
Miles You may still be able to find a ZX3 crate engine, a new complete engine, for under $1000. Check eBay for a factory manual on CD. It assumes you are a...
... Zetec shorblocks are basically disposable. There just isn't enough meat inbetween the bores to satisfactorally overbore them. Buy a fresh lightly used...
Probably not, but I haven't been inside of either. Get a consensus from the list. We have a few dozen ZX3's on the list. Ryan Modos Northern Indiana '89...
FWIW, I have a 2001 Focus engine from a wrecking yard and a 2003 Focus engine from Kansas Racing (price was $750 + shipping about a year ago). There appears to...
Do the numbers on the blocks have revision numbers (Like -AA and -AC at the end?) That'd be the only way to positively identify a significant change in the...
Thank you zetec list, Ryan and Lee; I ended up ordering a complete replacement crate engine and it worked out at about the same price as a new short block and...
Don't throw your old one away...you may find upon teardown that maybe only one rod bearing is stuck--you may be surprised that the damage may be very light. ...
I am cleaning out my shop from all the left overs from our project car. Kona Brown Focus hood $50 Factory Headlamps $15 each Factory Front Bumper Cover(Kona...
I run a small shop and I am offering a group buy program for the following products. Focus Products Year Model Product 2000+ ZX3/ZX5 Ford Racing S2 Wings ...
A question that hopefully will reach a somewhat engineer like person at Ford. I have been working on a project that makes engine performance and efficiency...
I GOT MY CYLINDER HEAD BACK!!! Heh. Most of the membership will recall it's been in PA for the last ~3 years, getting helicoiled. I am very anxious to get...
Gee Ryan for a case of beer and a trip to anderson, in i would've done it for you in a few hours ... From: Rob Green To: zetec@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
I'm looking for some options for injectors for the Ford Focus engine. I'm using the Focus fuel rail and stock injectors. And will be playing with a MegaSquirt...
Next one I'm going to do myself, definitely. He did the intake bolt threads, exhaust stud threads and the spark plug holes. Most of the first year or two was...
Lee, Before you spend a lot on injectors, are you sure the problem is due to inadequate fuel? Are you sure you have good fuel pressure? Also, I have seen some...
Jim, Thanks for the reply. Yes, the fuel pressure is correct. I'm using a 1996 Contour computer that was before the pressure sensor on the fuel rail. Lee...
Lee, Do you have a wide band O2 sensor then? what is leading you to believe it is a fuel problem? By the way, I am interested in installing a wide band O2...
Jim Wide band O2 meters: Innovate LM-1 Dynojet Wideband Commander UEGO DT-AF1 and AF2 PLX Devices M300 and M500 From previous posts, you seem to have a good...
Blaine, I have a later model zetec with the fuel rail sensor. I am considering adjusting the fuel rail pressure sensor signal to be able to temporarily get the...
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