L Liebmen New CEG'er Joined Aug 23, 2022 Messages 5 Location Dfw Aug 23, 2022 #1 1998 2.0 what causes timing belt breakage?
R ruwfo CEG'er Joined Nov 23, 2021 Messages 85 Location 07419 Aug 25, 2022 #2 Age, causes breakage, or do the pulleys have rough edges/rust/damage. Also the automatic belt tensioner could be messed up, putting too much pressure on the belt.
Age, causes breakage, or do the pulleys have rough edges/rust/damage. Also the automatic belt tensioner could be messed up, putting too much pressure on the belt.
L Liebmen New CEG'er Joined Aug 23, 2022 Messages 5 Location Dfw Aug 25, 2022 #3 Thanks. Apparently i need a specific tensioner if the 1999 was manufactured before march of 1999. My contour was manufactured 08/98.
Thanks. Apparently i need a specific tensioner if the 1999 was manufactured before march of 1999. My contour was manufactured 08/98.
R ruwfo CEG'er Joined Nov 23, 2021 Messages 85 Location 07419 Aug 25, 2022 #4 Rockauto got them for about $30
SVTWHAT CEG'er Joined Feb 27, 2010 Messages 345 Location Faribault, Minnesota Aug 29, 2022 #5 make sure you're buying quality parts and not just the cheapest **** available.
