1999 Ford Escort TIMING BELT

1999 FORD ESCORT
121,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHULETA
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Do you have to remove the motor to replace timing belt on a 1999 ford escort?
Apr 29, 2008 at 1:27 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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no you don't
Apr 30, 2008 at 5:18 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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No need for an engine to be removed out of the car 1. disconnect negative side of the battery 2. place cylinder no.1 TDC compression stoke 3. remove drive belt and tensioner 4. remove timing belt cover 5. raise and support car 6. remove right front tire and splash shield 7. remove crankshaft pulley 8. align timing marks 9. loosen timing belt tensioner 10. remove timing belt water pump should be check and replaced too


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Apr 30, 2008 at 5:45 AM
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