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1998 Ford Escort

Tiny
CHEFGORD
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 171,000 MILES
I have a 98' escort zx2 and the timeng belt has gone. The shop has quoted $1300 because of a special tool needed from ford, is this true or am I getting the (cam) shart? (Ha ha)
Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 12:04 PM

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Tiny
RICK 08
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Hi: I am not a pro mechanic, but for what its worth.

Since you know the scope of work to be done, I would recomend you call around. The 1,300 sounds very high. As for tools required this should not be an issue for a qualfied mechanic.
This is assuming the failure did not cause internal engine damage.
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 11:33 PM

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