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The 2.0 L - DOHC - 4 cylinder engine in a 2000 Ford Contour has a timing belt
The 2.0 4-cylinder has a timing belt: the 2.5 V6 has a timing chain.
( No ) the 2.5 liter V6 engine in a 2000 Ford Contour has ( 2 timing CHAINS , 1 CHAIN to each cylinder head )
( Yes ) according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 1998 Ford Contour IS NOT an interference engine
The 2.0 liter 4 cylinder has a timing BELT and the 2.5 liter V6 has a timing CHAIN
the engine's timing is computer controlled. What timing specs are you looking for. What engine is it? 2.0l VVT engine?
On a 2000 Ford Contour : The 2.0 litre four cylinder engine has a timing BELT * the scheduled maintenance guide shows to inspect the belt at 120,000 miles
According to Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 2.0 L - DOHC - 4 cylinder engine in a 1997 Ford Contour is NOT an interference engine - so the answer would be NO
you set timing by the marks on the cam shaft and the crank shaft. they should point at together to make it run right.
You have to take the timing belt off it is located behind it
No , it is NOT an interference engine ( according to Gates - they make timing belts etc. )
No . It uses a timing chain. you can see a diagram of it in the repair information at "AutoZone's" website. The Caravan's with the 4 cylinder engine do use a timing belt.