How many people on the forums have lost either rod or main bearings in the 2.5 motor? I seem to be cursed! I just bought another Cougar from Jjennings. In less than 20 miles after I picked up the car the Rod bearings ate crap. The serpentine belt was so small I had to use a crowbar to remove it. Jimmy said the Ford Dealer told him the belt tensioner was going bad. So i picked up a new belt tensioner and belt, and after it was installed the rods knocked like as SOB. Anyone else expereinced the same type of thing. Thanks for any responses.
