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I got a 96 contour with zetec engine. My problem is that it makes to much noise during coold start ups aroud the belt area. I looked at the belt and looks loose at start up but as it warms up the noise lowers and the belt is not loose any more.
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Welcome to CEG!
You don't mention mileage.
Both the serpentine belt and the timing belt should be replaced between 60,000-90,000 miles.
If the belt is original it is probably glazed and stiff. The timing belt may flap against the plastic cover, and the serpentine belt will tend to squeal.
Replace the belts if required, and check the tensioners also. You may just want to replace the tensioners to prevent future problems.
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My serpentine belt had some noise. I had the tensioner and idler pulley replaced (couldn't figure out which was making the sound) and had the belt replaced. About $50 parts and $50 labor.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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"About $50 parts"
Could someone tell me how you get a serpentine tensioner, pulley and belt for $50
I was told the tensioner alone was a dealer only item at near $90.
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Most likely the belt tensioner. They seem to wear out around 100K.
96 Sport 2.0L - 190,XXX miles
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Serp belt needs to be replaced... I'm having my second one put on next week. Part and labor more like 98$
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Originally posted by TronX:
Serp belt needs to be replaced... I'm having my second one put on next week. Part and labor more like 98$
Sheesh I would be broke if I paid $98 for parts and labor just for a serp. belt. My car has gone through two since I've had my contour. The first was probably the original. The second, not sure, cuz it was rather new. My power steering line was leaking and it is located right above the belt. So I took it off after I replaced the line with one from the bone yard, and wiped off as much as I could sprayed it with ether and blew it off with an air hose. Could this have weakened the belt enough for it to break 4k miles later? Must have been a cheap belt. One thing I have noticed though, both belts broke in the middle. My tensioner seems to be off or something because the belt hangs off the tensioner slightly, about a third of the belt off and two thirds on. This isn't normal is it? That might be why they're breakin. Anyways if it is out of line, what's the easiest way to realign the tensioner? New one or is there a way to adjust it? Thanks everyone and take care.
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Are you talking about the timing belt or the serpentine belt?
I just put a new timing belt, tensioner and guides (plus waterpump) in my '95 GL. The tensioner fell apart at 165K.
The new belt slaps against the cover for a few minutes as well. After it warms up a bit it quits. The original did this at about 90K. I am going to take it apart and play with the timing belt tensioner to see if I can get it to quit.
By the way:
timing belt tensioner at Prestige Ford (Dallas) $76.00
guides (both) $132.00
timing belt (AutoZone) $39.00 (approx.)
water pump (AutoZone) $79.00 (approx.)
vavle covber gasket (AutoZone) $29.00
Good luck!!
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Originally posted by dredwingz03:
Originally posted by TronX:
Serp belt needs to be replaced... I'm having my second one put on next week. Part and labor more like 98$
Sheesh I would be broke if I paid $98 for parts and labor just for a serp. belt. My car has gone through two since I've had my contour. The first was probably the original. The second, not sure, cuz it was rather new. My power steering line was leaking and it is located right above the belt. So I took it off after I replaced the line with one from the bone yard, and wiped off as much as I could sprayed it with ether and blew it off with an air hose. Could this have weakened the belt enough for it to break 4k miles later? Must have been a cheap belt. One thing I have noticed though, both belts broke in the middle. My tensioner seems to be off or something because the belt hangs off the tensioner slightly, about a third of the belt off and two thirds on. This isn't normal is it? That might be why they're breakin. Anyways if it is out of line, what's the easiest way to realign the tensioner? New one or is there a way to adjust it? Thanks everyone and take care.
The problem with the Wires and Belts and Hoses is heat.
The Zetec Engine makes too MUCH heat. Just like you the
OEM belt died sooner. I think the Tensioner on 98+ can
not be adjusted, so I'm told. Could be wrong though...?
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