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So tell me how bad I am screwed... I just replaced the timing belt about 25000 miles ago but today I was accelerating in first gear at about 4000 rpm the car shut off.. After getting the car home I pulled the timing cover off and pulled the belt up... How shot is the engine.... I could probably get an SVT Engine from my dealership for around $1500.00 and it would be alot more reliable than rebuiling..also it would be alot Faster for when I get the rest if the SVT Kit... Any Help would be much appreciated... Thanks in advance people.... 
John
Was 96 Contour Zetec RIP
Now 2001 Chrysler 300M....
I Will Have Another Soon...
I AM NO TRADER......
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from everything I have read the Zetec is a non-interference motor, so it shouldn't be a problem but I really do not know for sure.
I don't think for has ever made an interference motor but I could be wrong there also
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john when i changed mines ford told me that the engine is a non interferance engine....*spelling*
check your pm's or the southeast forum...
later
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I can tell you there is no way you are getting a SVT engine or any other Duratec in there.
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From what I have heard, you should be fine. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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Originally posted by Ausgedient:
I can tell you there is no way you are getting a SVT engine or any other Duratec in there.
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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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Originally posted by Ausgedient:
I can tell you there is no way you are getting a SVT engine or any other Duratec in there.
Why not? All contours have the exact engine compartment...
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Originally posted by stolontour97:
Why not? All contours have the exact engine compartment...
yes and no... motor mounts are different, subframe would be needed off a V6 too.... and to the more reliable comment.... are you f**kin nuts!?!?!?! ever hear of the water pump or the crank pulley problems on the duratec???? I have... and for the Zetec....  ooh wait there are NONE...
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Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
ever hear of the water pump or the crank pulley problems on the duratec???? I have... and for the Zetec.... ooh wait there are NONE...
LMAO,,,it could be reliable if metal impeller and DMD added and i think he meant more reliable than HIS zetec, though funny how ford stuck all the duratec owners that spent more on their cars with all the problems and left us zetecers only with the a little less power (that can be fixed  ) 
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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In reply to:
though funny how ford stuck all the duratec owners that spent more on their cars with all the problems and left us zetecers only with the a little less power
The trade off of less power, but better reliability, is one I dont mind making  Like you said, the power problem can be fixed.
-Ken V.
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