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After changing the timing belt how do you set the double cams on a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2?
Jaykobes
you neesd special tools to reset timing, they need to be installed before the belt is removed and a new one is installed - update to above answer - If you look on the right side of the cams (the side that doesn't have the timing belt on it) you will see at the end of the cams there are slots. When you have the crankshaft turned to TDC and you are on the compression cycle you will see the slots on the cams should line up. If you can get a piece of metal (that's the shape of a ruler) that's 5mm thick, you can slide it into the cam slots to line can cams up for compression TDC. If the cam slots line up, but are below the engine head, you are in the exhaust cycle and need to rotate the camshaft 360 degrees to get to the compression cycle. The cam slots should then be above the engine head so you can fit the metal 5mm alignment tool. Changing the timing belt is not fun doing it the first time. It's a pain and there's a good chance you won't get the timing right.
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Does a 1998 Ford Escort have timing belt replacement intervals?
Yes, every 120,000 miles
How do you set the timing on a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2?
Follow the link below (related links) for a how-to.
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When should the timing belt be changed on a 1998 ford escort?
I was looking at the 1998 Ford Escort scheduled maintenance guide ( for North America ) and couldn't find any information The Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) shows ( inspect at 120,000 miles , replace as needed ) * but they also have the 2.0 liter four cylinder ( Single Over Head Cam and Dual Over Head Cam ) engines in a 1998 Ford Escort listed as INTERFERENCE ENGINES , so if the timing belt breaks engine damage will occur
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How do you time a Ford Escort 2.0L engine?
In addition to the previous person not knowing how to spell correctly, his procedure for timing the 1998 ford escort is incorrect. The 2.0 found in the escort and the escort ZX2 does not have a distributor. Instead it uses a coil pack. To time the 2.0 engine found in the escort it is a matter of lining up a timing mark on the cam pulley and setting the crank at top dead center (TDC). On the escort ZX2 the timing is set by locating TDC on the crank and aligning the slots on the end of the intake and exhaust cams.
Does a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 have a timing chain or belt?
belt - Gates ( they manufacture timing belts etc. ) show to inspect belt at 120,000 miles and replace if necessary
