you put it in the car
On a 1997 Mercury Tracer : firewall 1-----2-----3-----4 front of vehicle > driver
On a 1999 Mercury Tracer , 2.0 liter four cylinder engine : According to the 1999 Mercury Tracer maintenance shedule : ( inspect at 120,000 miles ) According to the Gates website : ( inspect at 120,000 miles , replace if required , but I noticed according to the Gates website that it is an INTERFERENCE engine )
the alternator will be on the end of the engine that has the drive belts or serpentine belts, alternators are belt driven.
the pump is timing belt driven and is located under the timing belt cover recommend replacing the timing belt at the same time.
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1998 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
By a reputable mechanic and every 60,000 miles. ========================================================== The 1999 Mercury Tracer scheduled maintenance guide shows to inspect the timing belt on the 2.0 liter , 1999 Mercury Tracer engine at 120,000 miles, and the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) shows to inspect the timing belt at 120,000 miles , replace if necessary To be on the safe side , I would replace the timing belt before that
The water pump on a 1995 Mercury Tracer is located at the front of the engine, typically mounted on the engine block. It is driven by the serpentine belt and is generally situated near the timing cover. To access it, you may need to remove the belt and possibly other components, depending on the engine configuration. Always consult a repair manual for specific instructions related to your vehicle's engine.
No , the 5.0 liter V8 engine in a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
Remove distributor cap Have assistant crank engine and check to see if rotor is turning as engine is cranked
The 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 liter V6 engine has a timing BELT ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc. )
No, there will not be engine noise, but you may notice a decrease in engine performance. The 1.9 liter engine is a freewheeling engine which is not damaged by incorrect camshaft timing or even by a broken timing belt.
The 1.9 liter and 1.8 liter four cylinder engines used in the 1993 Mercury Tracer are NON - INTERFERENCE engines according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera )