Finally got mind installed at a transmission shop managed by my cousin. With the money I saved vs the dealer, got a new Craftsman click torque wrench and puller.
How's $35 for labor and new Autozone/Kellyspringfield belt.
I helped and learned something ( hopefully won't have to do that again.) :rolleyes:
Paul
I helps to an YORF!
98 Mystique LS built 7/97 on yes it takes poly-v for a 97. The 98 uses a belt approx 6" longer?
Must be a different tensioner???

I just love having this inside info ( past experience in military & phone company it's amazing all the corruption and greed out there)
, now to slowly work on Ford for a parital refund. One way or the other.
And as always with inside info, the source needs to be protected!
"Terry thanks again for procuring the part" I can assume Ford US will never volunteer to or admit to??