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1998 Ford Contour TIMING BELT

Tiny
RDA1162
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,000 MILES
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND IT LOST POWER I PUT MY FOOT TO THE FLOOR BUT IT JUST DIED AND NOW IT WON'T START IT TURNS OVER BUT SEEMS LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING GAS OR MAYBE TIMING BELT HOW DO I KNOW WHICH IT IS?
Sunday, October 10th, 2010 AT 7:45 AM

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Tiny
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If timing belt broke, you can take off valve cover, rotate engine, if cams do not move, then belt is broken.

Or remove plug, rotate engine, you should hear air rushing out cylinder with plug out, if not then belt. Problem could also be a clogged CAT.

If timing belt is broken then the engine will try to crank over much faster than normal. You will need to test for fuel pressure with a pressure gauge. Also check spark at the plugs.
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Monday, October 11th, 2010 AT 9:49 AM

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