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Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727855 08/22/03 01:32 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 937 T TronX OP Veteran CEG\'er
OP TronX Veteran CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 937	Sorry for spamming up the forums with my threads, there are just so many problems with this Mercury Mistake 1998 Zetec-VCT 2.0L L4. Anyway, this is a simple question. I'd like to work on my serpentine belt and tighten this sucker down. The belt likes to chirp when it's warm, idle and AC is on. So I'm after the Word Doc pages from the Ford DVD that go to this engines serpentine belt. Or maybe you all could provide some pictures and show me what part to tighten. Heck, if someone could show me the part, the hole, the direction of clockwise or whatever..that would be great! I need a beer...Too much stress.

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727856 08/22/03 01:35 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 391 Bis, North Dakota C Champagne96GL CEG\'er
Champagne96GL CEG\'er C Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 391 Bis, North Dakota	The tensioner is automatic, it can't be adjusted sounds to me like you may need a new belt. Alan 93 Acura Integra LS 5spd Horizon Gray Metallic ------------------------- -96 Gl Zetec ATX- Totaled as of 11/29/03 at 4pm Champagne Metallic CC Pics

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727857 08/22/03 02:44 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 937 T TronX OP Veteran CEG\'er
OP TronX Veteran CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 937	Originally posted by Champagne96GL: The tensioner is automatic, it can't be adjusted sounds to me like you may need a new belt. I had someone put on a new belt last year because it was looking pretty bad. For the most part it looks okay. It's sort of smooth with fine cracks that I think are normal. So there is no way for me to add more tension?

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727858 08/22/03 02:49 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia K Kremithefrog I have no life
Kremithefrog I have no life K Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia	Maybe you need a new tensioner? 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 CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727859 08/22/03 02:59 AM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 3,465 Montgomery, IL S ScoobyRacing03 Hard-core CEG'er
ScoobyRacing03 Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 3,465 Montgomery, IL	yeah sounds like the tensinor wasn't replaced with the belt to me. 2003 Subaru WRX some mods Even if you don't have the answer, you certainly have to admire the problem. aka ZetecRacing

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727860 08/22/03 04:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 34 California T tom_dup1 New CEG\'er
tom_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 34 California	Does the tensioner have to be replaced with the belt? How long does the tensioner last? '96 Mystique GS 2.0L ATX

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727861 08/22/03 08:25 PM
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OP TronX Veteran CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 937	I think it's fine... umm.. maybe? The engine runs crappy at low idle, so when I turn on the AC she starts to sqeek the belt. Looks like the belt is bouncing around in there because of the engine.

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727862 08/23/03 06:11 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 17,248 IL L Loco4G63 CEG road warrior
Loco4G63 CEG road warrior L Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 17,248 IL	Originally posted by TronX: I think it's fine... umm.. maybe? The engine runs crappy at low idle, so when I turn on the AC she starts to sqeek the belt. Looks like the belt is bouncing around in there because of the engine. Sounds like the AC condensor is the problem.....the bearings may be drying out. Hector 2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 257HP/259TQ 2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED 160HP/141TQ

Re: Ford DVD pages (serpentine belt ) #727863 08/23/03 10:00 PM
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OP TronX Veteran CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 937	Yah..But it runs just fine in Park.

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