This document is timing belt ang tensioner setup procedure apply for Ford engine – 2.0L model : 1998-2000 Conour, Escort ZX2, 2000 Ford Focus, Mercury : 1998-2000 Mystique, 1999-2000 Cougar. ISSUE : This TSB article is being published to provide correct service procedure for setting up cam timing belt and tensioner, due to the procedure being inaccurate in the Workshop Manual. ACTION : During a timing belt servicing, refer to the following …
e history of the vehicle known. 4. Has the vehicle been operated under arduous conditions which might warrant a shorter replacement interval. 5. Is the general condition of other components in the camshaft drive, such as the tensioner, pulleys, and other ancillary components driven by the timing belt, typically the water pump, sound enough to ensure that the life of the replacement belt will not be affected. 6. If the condition of the existing be…
s of 105,000 miles. However, enough of the belts have snapped in the 65-75k range that the recommended interval can’t be blindly trusted. Most of the early breaks occurred on ‘98-’99 models due to poor belt tensioner design. A new tensioner was introduced for 2000+ models, but it’s still too early to tell if service life has increased. Should you replace your own timing belt? If you have some repair experience, the timing …
The timing belt is a critical component, keeping the engine’s pistons and valves in sync. The 1.8t engine uses a rubber belt – Volkswagen recommends replacement intervals of 105,000 miles. However, enough of the belts have snapped in the 65-75k range that the recommended interval can’t be blindly trusted. Most of the early breaks occurred on ‘98-’99 models due to poor belt tensioner design. A new tensioner was intro…
l will recommend at what mileage the timing belt must be replaced. These intervals range from every 60,000 miles to every 105,000 miles. If you’re replacing the AC compressor drive belt as well, it’s time to loosen its belt tensioner. The AC compressor belt tensioner is very obvious under the front of the car. Loosen the 13mm bolt, then the 10mm bolt to relieve the force, just like you did for the main serpentine belt. Remove the AC belt from ar…
