... dash on ... to ... Are you speaking of the US model Ford ZX2? The reason I ask is that there this group appears (initially, as I'm new) UK based for the ...
I dont have any drawings or pics, but both are rather straight forward. For the radio. disconnect the heater control near the gas pedal, a round thing with a...
You would be incorrect in that assumption, as I started this list in 1999 and I live in northern Indiana... This list is primarily for USDM Zetec powered...
... in 1999 ... Zetec ... overseas ... ____________________________________________________________________ Thanks for the info Ryan. BTW, where at in Indiana?...
Also, if your ZX2 has the "Premium sound" stereo you'll need a amp bypass harness. if you dont bypass the amp you will have NO sound from your new aftermarket...
I live in Indiana as well, Anderson ... From: Ryan Modos To: zetec@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 9:14 PM Subject: RE: [zetec] Re: Drawings for...
I have a 2002 Escort ZX2 Sport that the car alarm goes off randomly. One day it went off like 3 times in a row. Just sitting in the driveway with nothing...
Go here and ask this question http://http://www.teamzx2.com/index.php This board is for the engine in your car. we can answer anything about it, but as for...
I occasionally get that when something in my pocket pokes the alarm button on my remote. Hasn't happened with quite the frequency that yours did though....
How is Anderson doing these days? I lived at Crosslakes while an honorary Hoosier (friends at IFG bestowed that honor on me) and grew to really like the town...
I have a 98 ZX2 with a mind-numbing (my mind) issue. After replacing the timing belt when the original broke and left me stranded, the motor seemed to run...
Hi Mike, I have a stock '98 Zetec in a Birkin Lotus 7 clone. I had the same symptom a while back. The sensor wire in the mass airflow sensor was dirty. Get...
we bought a used contour, same but diff. it had no real power to talk about untill at a 100000 miles. i replaced the belt and found that the car had timing...
have a 98 zx2 looking at newer zx2 motors like 2000, 2001 and was told only a 98 would fit a 98. My 98 made 12/98 vin number starts with 3. What is the...
Did you use the two tools that align the cams and crank (flat plate on the cams and dowel in the crank), has the belt slipped and skipped a cog? These can...
The solution to your problem is the factory timing kit. There are a couple of different manufacturers of Zetec Timing Kits. I got mine from OTC Part # 6486....
Yes, I did line up the cams and locked the crank in place, but I used my own 'garage-made' tools. I used a 3/16" steel plate welded to a 1/16" angle iron to...
Thanks Bernie - I replaced the MAF, and the IAT, the IAC and the TPS; but the problem still exists. I found a pic of a Lotus 7 with a Zetec - sweet ride. I...
Thanks Michael - good to know, as I had no luck finding such a kit before replacing the t-belt. So I made my own, as described in my reply to Ryan. Thanks, ...
I'm about to check the timing again today - must be the 5th time - but you're right, check it all and make sure. The car is a blast to drive - I never enjoyed...
your zetec has lifters? ... From: Anthony To: zetec@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 1:05 PM Subject: [zetec] stuck lifter after 154k miles, my...
That's what my manual refers to them as. Actually, the noise seems to be coming from the front of the engine. So tonight I took the upper cover off and I...
Has anyone found a source in the U.S. to replace the smooth water pump pulley with a grooved one. I've purchased an 1800 Escort pump for my Zetec/Cortina GT...
Pinging??? That would be cheap fuel. And warm temperatures. I have been using 89 octane instead of the recommended 87. a little ping is not a real issue. If it...
Gonna have to take a pic, the contour's zetec is a series two and I'm not that familar with them. I know there almost completely identical but its been awhile....
Did it still make noise with the upper timing cove off? Sometimes the belt will hit the upper cover and go tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap like popcorn. ...