i just recently did this repair. You have to line the camshafts up with a straight edge then line the crank up with the notch on the harmonic balancer. Then put the belt on but put the belt on the cam gears last. Make sure you have the tensioner to the most retracted position. If any more questions contact me via e-mail. wildsurf32@Yahoo.com.
timing belt
It will either run rough or won't start at all
Timing Belt
how do you set the timing belt on a 1997 ford contour 2.0 4cy
The 2.0 L - DOHC - 4 cylinder engine in a 2000 Ford Contour has a timing belt
Answer not sure of the v6 but the 4 cyl. has a belt .. i just installed one today . its not that hard . took about 1.5 hrs
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
The 2.5 litre V6 engine in a 1995 Ford Contour doesn't have a timing belt , it uses ( 2 ) timing CHAINS
It has a timing belt. I just had mine changed.
The 2.0 4-cylinder has a timing belt: the 2.5 V6 has a timing chain.
chain
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