There will be a tensioner that has a square ratchet hole by the timing belt cover. Use a breaker bar to pull it towards the front of the car, it should release the tension to remove the belt. You may need a helper to do that. You may want to consider replacing the tensioner as well. They aren't too pricey and sometimes it's recommended.
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
need timing marks for 97 mercury tracer
No , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 1.9 liter engine in a 1996 Mercury Tracer is NOT an interference engine
No , the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 1997 Mercury Tracer ( IS NOT ) an interference engine ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etcetera )
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 )
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( NO ) according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) the 2.0 litre four cylinder engine in a 1997 Mercury Tracer ( is NOT an interference engine )
you have to take the timing belt cover off and timing belt to get to the water pump
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 )
how to set timing belt on a 98 mercury tracer 2.0
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 1.9 liter four cylinder engine in a 1995 Mercury Tracer is NON INTERFERENCE
it has timing marks on it, look!