1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Timing Belt Chewed

1999 FORD ESCORT
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CCGINC
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I am asking for help for my dad, who is a mechanic. he has a 99 escort zx2 2.0 dohc in his shop. he said it keeps chewing up timing belts and he can't figure out why. He said he put the belt on, after installed and driven
the belt moves forward and get chewed up . Does any one know what is wrong? PLEASE HELP. Thank You. I hope I explained that good enough.
Jan 6, 2006 at 5:34 AM
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GODBEAR839
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It's either missing some kind of guide or one of the pulleys is bent and pushing it off the engine hopefully it is a missing guide.
Jan 6, 2006 at 7:15 AM
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Suggested Repair

Inspect for a missing timing belt guide and check the pulleys for bends that could push the belt forward and off the engine.

Conversation Summary

A 1999 Escort ZX2 2.0 DOHC repeatedly chews up timing belts; after installation and driving, the belt walks forward and is damaged. The expert suggested either a missing guide or a bent pulley forcing the belt off the engine, with a missing guide considered the more likely cause.

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