mmm there are only 2 engines that came with the car.
2.0 zetec - timing belt interval 90k-100k
2.5 duratec- timing chain
and if you upgraded 3.0 timing belt
go to newcougar.org and search there is a how to there
The 2.5 liter " Duratec " V6 engine used in a 1999 Mercury Cougar uses ( 2 ) timing CHAINS , both located at the front of the engine ( 1 chain to each cylinder head )
The 2.5 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Cougar has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
Timing Chains (2) with respective guides, tensioners and sprockets.
do u set the timing marks at btdc or tdc on a 2.5 mercury cougar
No , not according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 1999 Mercury Cougar is NOT AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE
how do you remove the headliner from a 1999 mercury cougar
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) for the 2.0 litre four cylinder engine in a 1999 Mercury Cougar : ( No , it is NOT an interference engine )
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Yes , the 1999 Mercury Cougar is FRONT wheel drive
It's a bit buried. Note that the 1999 Mercury Cougar has no user-servicable barts.
relay R1 is for the fuel pump on a 1999 Mercury Cougar
According to the 1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : ( 58.5 litres / 15.4 U.S. gallons )