It is a timing belt and it is best to replace the idler, tensioner and belt at once. Also, the water pump if it is high mileage.
The 2.0 4-cylinder has a timing belt: the 2.5 V6 has a timing chain.
how do you set the timing belt on a 1997 ford contour 2.0 4cy
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The 2.0 liter 4 cylinder has a timing BELT and the 2.5 liter V6 has a timing CHAIN
It has a timing belt. I just had mine changed.
No , it's a timing BELT
( No ) the 2.5 liter V6 engine in a 2000 Ford Contour has ( 2 timing CHAINS , 1 CHAIN to each cylinder head )
In a 1997 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN )
80,ooo miles
In a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The 3.8 litre V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 4.6 litre V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )