Hi everybody. I want to do some basic bolt on engine mods on my '98 ZX2 5 speed. I was wondering what the specific weak points and strong points of this...
7 years old, 80K miles probably, I would be careful about putting too much stress on without a thorough evaluation.As the quote goes, "How fast do you want to...
... "Kemanizing" the intake, a chip (but which?) and an UDP. That should add up to 10-15 hp across the powerband. I may also add a short shifter which won't ...
Without removing the head. what is the highest lift I can have on a camshaft for a ZX3 motor? Without removing the head is replacing the cam just a waste of...
HI Lee, I am using Kent Focus12 cams. The intake is 10.30 mm, the exhaust is 9.95 mm. I did have to grind for clearence for my intake cam to rotate properly,...
the most popular street cam combo i sell is the web hi rev intake cam and the hi torque exhaust cam used in combination. it has minimal torque loss with a nice...
All, I have a general question collective about engines: At higher altitudes what is the best plan for cams and valves? I want to keep good strong mid-range...
Hi guys, The older ones among you may remember that I wrote a long while ago about my zetec engined kit car. I've sorted most of the problems, but I still have...
It has "standard fuel injection", by that do we mean the whole intake is stock? This behavior you are describing is well known in ZETECs and is the basis for...
... Yes - absolutely standard (some of the emission controls have been removed, but nothing significant) ... I wish it did have a diagnostic port - there is a...
... This link may help you find the error in the diagnostic port... http://www.myscantool.com/Documentation/Topics/Hardware/Determine_Protocol.htm ... Some...
Thanks for the help. In fact, my Zetrec is an older one and has the small rounded triangular diagnostic socket (or should have!). I have a socket that looks...
I have gotten similar behavior when the signal from the Fuel Pressure sensor was bad. On my 2.0 zetec when the fuel pressure sensor is disconnected, the ECU...
Hi, I am new in the group. I own a Zetec powered Escort. I have a similar problem in my 1.6 Zetec. I canīt get it to pass over 4200 RPM. The engine behaves...
Jim: I thought I knew where most of the sensors were, but I didn't even know there was a fuel pressure sensor. Where is it? (I have a mid engined kit, so in...
Richard, On the 2.0L the fuel pressor sensor is on the top of the fuel rail toward the transmission end (left side on the front wheel drive installation) Mine...
Dear Sir/Madam I am very disappointed having a Ford Escort P reg 1996 having a Zetec 1.6V 16V Engine done only 54,000 miles. It went through MOT last month...
Sounds like some combination of valve, piston, or head gasket problems. Are you the original owner? You really think the car is only 6,000/year? Maybe you can...
Anyone out there with a 1998 zx2 that they have parted out? I am looking for a CCRM, the module that sits right below the air cleaner box and has lots of...
Mark, I might have this part. I have 2 Zetec engines I want to sell, plus a complete engine management wiring, 2 ECMs, manual and miscellaneous under the...
In a message dated 08/04/2005 8:50:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hartmark@... writes: << My the AC clutch isn't engaging and that is one of the major...
They're up to $172 now and I just had to pay them (dealer) to repair a bunch of mouse damage to the electrical system (LOTS of splicing had to be done). I'll...
In a message dated 08/05/2005 7:53:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, hartmark@... writes: << They're up to $172 now and I just had to pay them (dealer) to...
Hi Guys Thanks for the replies. 3 and 4 pistons needing investigated because of low compression. Some suggest to change the Engine without messing up with the...
Hi Jim Many Thanks for your endoscopic idea, I do that in the Hospital but in the car, may be the probe and the light are different. Interesting to see what is...
The AC in my car is now working. It actually took longer to find and get the CCRM than it did to diagnose AND remove and replace the part itself. Here's some...
Hi FORD ZETEC 1.6L 16V 1996 P Reg I am looking for timing belt, auxiliary drive belt and a Water pump kits for the above. Is there any mail order suppliers...
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