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Forum: Zetec Maintenance

Maintenance questions and discussions regarding vehicles with the Zetec 4 cylinder engine.

  1. Crankshaft pulley timing marks

    Ok, this may sound weird, but my engine is out of time. alot of symptoms point to it: lack power, hesitations, and little assistance from brakes due...

    Started by UmmScott, 07-25-2010 08:51 PM
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  2. cooland drain plug

    Does anyone out there know if the engine block has a coolant drain plug? I have never been able to find one, and just draining the radiator still...

    Started by frozone, Yesterday 10:45 PM
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  3. Camshaft Oil Seals - Which Direction to Install?

    I'm replacing the camshaft oil seals on a 98 Contour Zetec, and they appear to be able to be inserted and seal in either direction. Before you say...

    Started by Scorpion8, 07-25-2010 08:45 PM
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    07-28-2010 07:34 PM Go to last post
  4. p1381 again and again and again

    well i have had some problems with this car, 1998 se with 2.0l zetec. first problem was the timing belt blew on my way to work, had all that fixed to...

    Started by 98svtclone, 06-14-2010 01:17 PM
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    07-28-2010 04:32 PM Go to last post
  5. Thumbs up FYI: CLR works great on Contour Coolant Expansion Tank Bottles

    I picked up a project Contour SE (LX) with issues, and while I'm waiting for all my Rockauto parts to show up, I tackled one ugly issue: the coolant...

    Started by Scorpion8, 07-18-2010 10:39 PM
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    07-27-2010 11:36 PM Go to last post
  6. some junkyard parts to maybe fix problems

    I replaced the timing set on my car and it still wants to run poorly at idle. As a temporary fix to get the car home, I was going to adjust the idle...

    Started by mgray84, 07-25-2010 04:20 PM
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    07-27-2010 11:07 AM Go to last post
  7. Zetec Rebuild Advice?

    Okay, I picked up a 98 'tour LX the other day, with a broken timing belt. Easy e'nuff, right? Turns out the previous owner after removing as much...

    Started by Scorpion8, 07-15-2010 11:30 PM
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    07-26-2010 08:06 PM Go to last post
  8. common leaks...

    hello, i have a 98 contour, i pulled the engine to replace the transmission and look over some things, the timing belt and all of the front...

    Started by essaycho348, 07-13-2010 05:06 PM
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    07-20-2010 04:55 PM Go to last post
  9. Removing Idle Air Control valve?

    Hi, My 1995 Contour 2.0L (4 cyl) idles too low. I suspect it is the IAC (Idle Air Control valve). Has anyone here ever replaced one? Haynes...

    Started by JohnHoward, 06-15-2010 04:45 PM
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    07-16-2010 11:00 PM Go to last post
  10. location of PVC valve on 1999 contour 4 cyl

    I am having the darnest time finding the pvc valve where it is located I have a repair manual but it doesn't explain the location very good can some...

    Started by skip15, 07-05-2010 02:31 PM
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    07-13-2010 09:28 AM Go to last post
  11. water pump pulley

    Anyone know the secret to holding the water pump pulley still to break the bolts loose?

    Started by mgray84, 07-10-2010 06:13 PM
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    07-12-2010 07:34 PM Go to last post
  12. need some help guys

    okay so i picked up a 98' contour gl 2.0L last week and ill start it up and it will idle fine in park and will go fine in reverse but when i put it...

    Started by 1998contourgl, 07-02-2010 12:00 AM
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    07-08-2010 04:19 PM Go to last post
  13. also...where is the ignition control module located?

    where is the ignition control module located?

    Started by 1998contourgl, 07-03-2010 07:38 PM
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    07-03-2010 08:15 PM Go to last post

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