Timing belts have always been regular maintenance on engines with timing belts, that is nothing new.
Main thing about 98+ is VCT and yeah the change in the 3rd gear thing can cause a little trouble. Which is just something else to break.
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
