serpentine belt

Here are some guides to help you change the belt, its not too difficult of a job

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Heres the belt diagram

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/contour/1999

the car is overheating, went to replace thermostat and found broken belt.

thepic oi'm sending is from a 2.0 as you didnt' tell us engine size. you need to loosentensioner to get belt off and on. It is ADVISABLE to replace the tensioner at same time as belt.

heres one of a 2.5 water pump

sorry about that. it's the 2.5 liter motor. thank you for your help:)

What is the easiest way to change a Serpentine belt on this car your self? what tools are needed?

Hey Hazrat001,

Just did one of these in the shop and made a video check it out.


https://youtu.be/uafIvqzDkp0

also here is the diagram routing in case you need it.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/contour/1996

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

How do I remove serpentine belt

You have to rotate the spring loaded tensioner with one hand while slipping the belt off with the other hand.

Four cylinder two wheel drive automatic 168,000 miles.

Please send the diagram ASAP. The engine compartment diagram is missing and my mechanic is standing here.

Hello,

Just so you know for next time, if you are in a hurry for something check out the left side bar under the Popular Site Links section Drive Belt Routing Diagrams.


Check out the link below and find your diagram.

https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2000/make/ford/model/contour/2000_ford_contour_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm


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I am assuming you have A/C on this.

can i bypass the A/C pump with a smaller belt? my pump doesn't turn at all and i can't afford to get it fixed.

I've heard that people remove the compressor and use a belt diagram for a non ac vehicle. Check the belt routing diagrams site under the popular site links on this page. See if it looks like it will work for you.

Let me know what you find of if you have other questions.

joe

Engine problem
2000 Ford Contour 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 89000 miles
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The timing was stuck so we had to have a new timing kit put on. 150 miles later the serpentine belt broke and 2 of the 3 bolts were missing off the main motor pulley. The mechanic said he did not touch that for him to fix the timing. I was told that the belt would have to be taken off to get to the timing. Which is correct? thank you

Renee

i dont see how he could change it with the belt on! it doesnt mean that he took off the harmonizer though, which is probably is what he meant.