1988 Ford Festiva timing belt, valve adjustment

1988 FORD FESTIVA
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DWALL56
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How do i replace the timing belt and what are the locations for the timing marks. what is the valve lash on the exhaust and the intake valves. it has manual rockers. thank you dave
Oct 13, 2009 at 6:31 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi Remove inner fender panel to get at crank bolt. then remove front engine covers. put engine TDC and loosen tensioner remove belt. Reverse to install. Intake and exhaust valves clearence .012 in.


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Hope this helps\Thanks for donate
Oct 23, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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