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Originally posted by HITMANinMI:
I wouldnt replace the tensior unless it was broken, why bother to fix it if it isnt broke. I dont really see that as maitnance item, as they last a long time.
I replaced my tensioner because the belt was it so loose I could push down on the belt and take it off by hand. The tensioner wasn't broke, just weak. NAPA parts store sold a tensioner pulley and a tensioner pulley assembly. The pulley was just that, the assembly included the pulley AND the tensioner springy. Took me about 2 hours to replace the belt, idler pulley, and the tensioner pulley.
Doug
'96 Contour ZETEC
T-Red/ATX
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Originally posted by Jason732:
Linky...
I've already know how to do mine, but thanks for making the effort to do that how-to. 
1992 Ford Escort LX-E
-Tracer LTS spoiler
-GT Grille
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Originally posted by Ali as Jerk:
Originally posted by ContourKev:
Just a 13 MM Craftsman wrench, some muscle, and some knowledge on how to install a belt, worked for me
Just replaced mine with a Goodyear Gatorback
When you do it, use a goodyear belt... They make your car sound like its gotta supercharger when you hit the higher RPM's.
Is that what that [censored] powerful-sounding sound is, along with feeling faster???
[censored] did my timing belt and new idler pulley, and Goodyear belt, I cant stop [censored] flooring the accelerator cus i love the sound, and i love how fast it feels!!!!! 
Wish I could take it to a track or somethin, so i can freely floor it, and not let up at speed limit 
Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX
Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan
--Looking for Commodore stuff (Drives, Units, Amiga, games, etc)If anyone has any of this laying around and wants it gone, lemme know --
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Originally posted by ContourKev:
Wish I could take it to a track or somethin, so i can freely floor it, and not let up at speed limit
I don't understand?  
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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See how fast she can get  I dont wanna get a ticket for wreckless driving on a 40 mph road The contour feels like it can go faster than 130.... maybe its just me being too proud of it... 
Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX
Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan
--Looking for Commodore stuff (Drives, Units, Amiga, games, etc)If anyone has any of this laying around and wants it gone, lemme know --
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Originally posted by ContourKev:
The contour feels like it can go faster than 130.... maybe its just me being too proud of it...
Naw, modded, 130 is bout it and it takes a long stretch of track. It still pulling a bit, so maybe 131 or 132, but it takes forever. Stock, you'd be lucky to hit 120.
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
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Ive hit 105 before i realized it and floored the brake (stock) 
Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX
Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan
--Looking for Commodore stuff (Drives, Units, Amiga, games, etc)If anyone has any of this laying around and wants it gone, lemme know --
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Originally posted by ContourKev:
The contour feels like it can go faster than 130.... maybe its just me being too proud of it...
Naw, modded, 130 is bout it and it takes a long stretch of track. It still pulling a bit, so maybe 131 or 132, but it takes forever. Stock, you'd be lucky to hit 120.
Got mine up to 140 in no time!  I really couldn't believe how fast the car was accelerating.
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
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