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. ...
I am now pretty certain that my tensioner is bad. I held a screwdriver on the part of the tensioner that "wiggles" and the vibrations I feel through the...
Hi Anthony, Just so you are aware Ford has a timing belt and tensioner kit available. Don't have the part number, but I have seen the kit. Cheers, Michael ......
hey, well i have a question that i hope someone can help me with. i have a 99 escort zx2 and i need to remove my ac compressor and replace it with an ac bypass...
The search for information on VCT led me to this nice group. I have a 2005 f150 v8 5.4l 4x4, I always get problems with VCT when it is hot and humid. The VCT ...
This list is dedicated to the zetec series of 4 cylinder engines, and while there may be someone out here who can answer your question (from experience with...
This doesn't sound like anything that happens with the Zetec VCT system, which is the first VCT system Ford did so I'm sure your system is the second...
Russ, I am not a mechanic, but think I can understand some of what you have just explained. Spark plugs, MAF sensor, oil, oil filter and air filter are all...
Wow, you've gathered a lot of info on this!! It must be getting you nuts!! Why haven't you taken it in to your local friendly Ford dealer for them to clamp...
Your are right! Everything is normal.... As for my problem, this is the only place I found so far which talk more about VCT design. What is the problem? I...
Your are right! Everything is normal.... As for my problem, this is the only place I found so far which talk more about VCT design. What is the problem? I...
It would be interesting to see what your emisions look like with the engine running this way!! You must not live in a state that checks the emisions like New...
Reading this thread, I think the VCT is being singled out because its behavior is identifiable. One thing you haven't noted is whether the ECU is operating in...
I am presently putting an Emerald ECU on a Zetec ZX-2 equipped car. I need to disable the VCT cam adjuster as part of this (I live in a pollution testing...
My fuel pressure is always reading 40, I noticed huge power loss at low end when intake temp get to 140+F, at 40+MPH, no problem because intake air cool down. ...
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