engine belt

2003 FORD MONDEO
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ALGHAREEB
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i need to replace the out side engine belt.
is it a timing belt as well? or there is a timing chain..
Oct 4, 2012 at 8:25 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Which engine do you have? I need the engine code to be certain.

Oct 4, 2012 at 9:06 AM
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ALGHAREEB
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DURA TECH HE 2.0 engine
Oct 4, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, it is equipped with timing belts.

An easy way to distinguuish between chain and belt driven engines would be the timing cover. Belt driven engines would have plastic covers behind the crank pulley.
Oct 4, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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