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As I've wandering throught these pages, I have found major thing in common; other than the dash, I have read a lot of people have had blown engines. Please tell me that this is for the 2.5 and not the 2.0. I have a totally stock '99 2.0 and setting at 51,000 miles. Should i start to worry?
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nah, the majority of us, me included have the 2.5 and we are the ones that have the spun bearing and ****.. You should be fine.
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The Zetec engine seems rather durable. I am yet to see a thread about a blown Zetec (or at least one that didn't deserve it.)
Ride: 2000 T-red SE
Beats: Kenwood 316S, Alpine MRF200, Orion XTR 6.2, Coustic 400SE
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Originally posted by T-red2000se:
The Zetec engine seems rather durable. I am yet to see a thread about a blown Zetec (or at least one that didn't deserve it.) My buddy threw a rod on his 98 Zetec with 120K.
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:::Takes a deep breath as pulse goes back to normal::: Thanks guys. That had me worried. My last car is about to spin a bearing. I still have it. I drive it around the neighbor hood on ocassion.
Why are the 2.5's so prone to spinning the bearings out?
1999 Contour SE
Sony Xplod 50x4 cd player
APC resonated exhaust tip (just for the cheese factor)
Coming soon:
35% tint done by Madavi's Motor Sports
All new speakers
the loudest muffler I can find
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Not enough oil in the pan, IIRC.
Ride: 2000 T-red SE
Beats: Kenwood 316S, Alpine MRF200, Orion XTR 6.2, Coustic 400SE
Mods: CTA, Magnaflow exhaust, SVT Instrument cluster, Knuaberized doors, side markers, F***ed up painted headlights.
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THe zetec cannot be killed by conventional weapons...atleast that's been my experience.
The 2.5 problem is a crank whip problem...thats my opinion. Keep up on maintenance and get a DMD and you'll be fine.
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