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Interference or non-interference #289779 12/09/00 05:23 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 184 Oak Creek WI. R re5cue OP Member
OP re5cue Member R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 184 Oak Creek WI.	I see conflicting reports. Some of the posts say the zetec is a non-interference, chilton says it is an interference engine. I have 65,000 miles and I'm wondering about my timing belt. If I replace it I might get a new intake cam gear too. ------------------ 1998.5 Prarie Tan contour,zetec,ATX KKM Focus Sports wires LUKs(they suck)metal white 9006 Steel mesh grill(looking for SVT bumper) Dexcool Mobile 1 Silver (w/ flakes) dash and trim 15" green neon under dash and seats Pre-98 console Code Alarm W/ remote start and keyless entry Semi-metallic Tint 50% Still need to decide on UDP. 1998.5 Prairie Tan contour,zetec,ATX KKM;Focus Sports wires;Steel grills;Dexcool;Mobile 1;4x 15" green neon;Pre-98 console;Recontented clock and door handle lights;Code Alarm Surestart LX;Tinted;Sony and Polk ICE

Re: Interference or non-interference #289780 12/09/00 05:55 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 316 PA 9 95zetecgl Member
95zetecgl Member 9 Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 316 PA	the timing belt should be rplaced at 60000 miles if you want to go more that is your choice and you better hope nothing happen's 95 contour gl zetec kkm intake sma strut tower bars 2,1/4 custom exhaust-borla muffler focussport wires silverstone spark plugs mercury mystique 6-spoke rims asp underdrive pulley sp motorsports rear sway bar spax and eibach svt front and rear motor mounts grizzly street clutch kit kent cams kent adjustable cam gears next: header(which might not work) msd or jacobs ignition quaife

Re: Interference or non-interference #289781 12/09/00 06:03 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,774 Melrose, MA, USA B bacoSVT Moderator
bacoSVT Moderator B Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,774 Melrose, MA, USA	i got mine changed at 80,000. that's what the euro spec is according to some mondeo owners here. for what it is worth, you are supposed to change the water pump at the same time as the timing belt. and guess what!!?? i have one for sale! $65 and i'll pay shipping. see the clasifieds for more info. ------------------ 1995 GL Zetec MTX...Light Blue Born: July 1995 Purchased: November 1997 KKM Intake Superchip AR 16x7.5 w/ Dunlop W-10 (205.50.16) Viper 500+ Alarm Sounds by: Pioneer CD/Polk dB/MTX Subs/Alpine Amp Richbrook Shift Knob "Recontented" Factory Instrument Cluster w/Tach "Recontented" Foggies Soon to be added and in my possession: FocusSport Wires (Blue) Autolite Platinum Pro's En Route: Accel EDIS ignition BAT/Ford Vinyl Door Sill Protectors 1998 E0 SVT #3128, T-Red 2001 Infiniti G20t 1974.5 MG B GT

Re: Interference or non-interference #289782 12/09/00 06:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA T Terry Haines Member
Terry Haines Member T Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA	Why do you want to change the intake cam gear? V6 MTX 'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!" 'Its only nuts & bolts!' 'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....! Haines Motor Sports Inc, Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning' SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'... Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk ..don't talk about it DO IT !!!

Re: Interference or non-interference #289783 12/09/00 06:35 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 184 Oak Creek WI. R re5cue OP Member
OP re5cue Member R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 184 Oak Creek WI.	Well i guess its time to replace the timming belt. As for the adjustable intake gear, it looks like it's a waste of money from talking with some of the zx2 owners that have one. I did have my waterpump replaced about 20,000 miles ago so thanks for the offer baco99. So has anyone replaced the belt themselves? If not how much were you charged? ------------------ 1998.5 Prarie Tan contour,zetec,ATX KKM Focus Sports wires LUKs(they suck)metal white 9006 Steel mesh grill(looking for SVT bumper) Dexcool Mobile 1 Silver (w/ flakes) dash and trim 15" green neon under dash and seats Pre-98 console Code Alarm W/ remote start and keyless entry Semi-metallic Tint 50% Still need to decide on UDP. 1998.5 Prairie Tan contour,zetec,ATX KKM;Focus Sports wires;Steel grills;Dexcool;Mobile 1;4x 15" green neon;Pre-98 console;Recontented clock and door handle lights;Code Alarm Surestart LX;Tinted;Sony and Polk ICE

Re: Interference or non-interference #289784 12/09/00 07:00 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA T Terry Haines Member
Terry Haines Member T Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA	The only time you need vernier cam gears is when you are running hot cams to get the timing spot on.Save your cash!,all you need is a belt. V6 MTX 'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!" 'Its only nuts & bolts!' 'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....! Haines Motor Sports Inc, Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning' SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'... Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk ..don't talk about it DO IT !!!

Re: Interference or non-interference #289785 12/09/00 07:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 184 Oak Creek WI. R re5cue OP Member
OP re5cue Member R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 184 Oak Creek WI.	Quote: Originally posted by Terry Haines: The only time you need vernier cam gears is when you are running hot cams to get the timing spot on.Save your cash!,all you need is a belt. Will do, Thanks Terry ------------------ 1998.5 Prarie Tan contour,zetec,ATX KKM Focus Sports wires LUKs(they suck)metal white 9006 Steel mesh grill(looking for SVT bumper) Dexcool Mobile 1 Silver (w/ flakes) dash and trim 15" green neon under dash and seats Pre-98 console Code Alarm W/ remote start and keyless entry Semi-metallic Tint 50% Still need to decide on UDP. 1998.5 Prairie Tan contour,zetec,ATX KKM;Focus Sports wires;Steel grills;Dexcool;Mobile 1;4x 15" green neon;Pre-98 console;Recontented clock and door handle lights;Code Alarm Surestart LX;Tinted;Sony and Polk ICE

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