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Timing/ Timing Belt #1563136 05/02/06 06:45 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14 J jolynn OP New CEG\'er
OP jolynn New CEG\'er J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14	I recently posted a comment on how after getting my timing belt replaced in November my car died and it is the timing belt again. Well I am getting it replaced and the mechanic said that the timing is off and they are having some trouble with it. What could be the reason? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: Timing/ Timing Belt #1563137 05/02/06 06:46 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI T todras_dup1 I have no life
todras_dup1 I have no life T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI	Go to a new mechanic. Do they not a service manuals for a Ford Contour with a Zetec? It should tell them what needs to be done. -'96 SE MTX 3L -'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535 -'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride -Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me

Re: Timing/ Timing Belt #1563138 05/03/06 03:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408 R Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er
Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408	From your post Originally posted by Rogerm60: Originally posted by jolynn: It is only costing me 300.00 so I am just going to get it replaced pretty cheap Make sure it runs good and you have no CEL before taking the car back. It is all too common for shops to install timing belts on newer models with VCT incorrectly. In addition, the tensioner and idler pulleys should be replaced to prevent damage to the new belt. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana

Re: Timing/ Timing Belt #1563139 05/03/06 08:21 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by jolynn: I recently posted a comment on how after getting my timing belt replaced in November my car died and it is the timing belt again. Well I am getting it replaced and the mechanic said that the timing is off and they are having some trouble with it. What could be the reason? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks Maybe they did not use the timing kit. Read this. http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=zetecmaint&Number=1201629&Forum=All_Forums&Words=20705&Match=Username&Searchpage=1&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=1201617&Search=true#Post1201629 and this. Originally posted by jd28: I think anyone doing this job would know you have to take the cover off anyway, to lock the cams. You never, ever want to use the locking tool to hold the cams (or any fab locking tool) while loosening the cam gear bolts. You can do damage to the end of the cam that the locking tool is installed into, gasket matting surface and the tool itself. The best method is get the [SPX] OTC 6486 2.0L Zetec Engine SET for 25 dollars. And get a total timing belt kit for 120 dollars that comes with belt, tension, and rollers. Tq everything to specs, follow GATES instructions to the "T" which states to loosen cam gears. 98 and up have spots for a wrench to hold the cams, anything before you need a tool to hold the gear itself. ..... JD Last edited by Tony2005; 05/03/06 08:27 PM. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

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