The fact that the engine picks up when choked indicates fuel starvation. Most likely, a good carb cleaning is in order. It is also a good practice to check the entire fuel delivery system at this time for any leaks, old hoses, deteriorated primer bulb, etc.
Yes , the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder in a 1998 Mercury Tracer is an interference engine
Physical damage to a cylinder is seldom repaired. More often the motor is replaced.
2.0 liter ( 121 cubic inch ) DOHC - 4 cylinder engine
In the cylinder head (top part of motor under valve cover).
125 HP. 130 HP and above are V6s.
No , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 1999 Mercury Mystique IS NOT AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE
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In the cylinder head, just follow the coil wires.
If the smoke is white, then there is coolant getting into the cylinder. Blue smoke is from burning oil, and black smoke is from an improper fuel air mix (stopped up air filter or choke stuck stuck.)
No, while the same type of transmission, they are drilled differently, You can look for an appropriate transmission off of a Ford Contour, or Mercury Mystique, both of which shared the cougars drive train.
Cylinder miss, broken motor mount, or vacuum leak.
that engine has no choke