timing belt timing?

Hello, In order to fix your timing belt you will need to take the front of the motor apart. I would suggest replacing all timing components and the water pump while in there.

Engine Mechanical problem
1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl

how to replace a timing belt

Hello, here is the removal instruction along with diagrams.... I will also email the removal istructions...

don't you just love the way the diagrams make it look like you got all the room in the world to work? that is how it's done tho. good pictures and info.

The timing belt broke going down the highway at 65mph what are the chances that it bent a valve and how if it didnt do you set the timing on the car?

i'm 99% sure you have bent valves ... sorry REMOVAL & INSTALLATION TIMING BELT Removal Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove accessory drive belt and automatic tensioner. Support engine with floor jack. Remove engine mount at timing belt end of engine. Remove 2 engine mount-to-bracket bolts. Loosen engine mount through bolt. Rotate engine mount out of way. Remove retaining nuts and timing belt cover. Rotate crankshaft and align timing mark on camshaft sprocket with timing mark on cylinder head. See Fig. 1. Ensure crankshaft sprocket timing mark aligns with oil pump housing timing mark. Loosen belt tensioner retaining bolt. Pry belt tensioner away from timing belt and tighten retaining bolt. See Fig. 2. Install mount at timing belt end of engine to support engine. Remove spark plugs. Raise and support vehicle. Remove retaining bolt and crankshaft damper. Remove timing belt. CAUTION:DO NOT rotate crankshaft or camshaft with timing belt removed. If removing camshaft sprocket, remove retaining bolt and camshaft sprocket. If removing crankshaft sprocket, pull sprocket from crankshaft. CAUTION:DO NOT rotate crankshaft or camshaft with timing belt removed. If camshaft must be rotated, install crankshaft pulley and position crankshaft with cylinder No. 1 at 90 degrees BTDC. Fig. 1: Aligning Camshaft & Crankshaft Timing Marks Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. Fig. 2: Releasing Timing Belt Tension Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. Installation Install camshaft sprocket if removed. Tighten retaining bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install crankshaft sprocket if removed. Install timing belt over sprockets in counterclockwise direction, starting at crankshaft. CAUTION:Maintain tension on timing belt between crankshaft and camshaft sprockets when installing belt over remaining sprockets. Loosen belt tensioner retaining bolt. Allow belt tensioner to apply tension on timing belt. Rotate crankshaft 2 full revolutions clockwise and realign timing marks. DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise. Tighten belt tensioner retaining bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. this diagram is for ford escort LX

thank you so much for a reply. You have no idea how much it means to me. Thank you

Engine Mechanical problem
1993 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I changed the timing belt and now it won't start.

Are you getting spark and fuel to the engine? Are you certain that the timing was correct when you replaced the belt?

Let me know.

hi i have a ford escort 1.8 16 v xr3i with the twin cam zetec and have replaced the twin cams but when putting it cams back on the head have now found out that theres timing marks on the cams is there anyway of telling how the cams are meant to sit by the way the loabs are sitting

Put the timing gers on as shown...

I think the bottom pulley shown here is actually the crank!

need to know how to align the crank shaft and cam gear have a 1.9 four cyl engine with 105,000 miles

Here's a few diagrams to help, remember, dont rotate the engine with the old belt removed! Align marks first, crank mark aligns with oil pum mark, cam aligns with cyl head mark...

Your advice seems to be for the 1.9L but I'm not sure why Ford tells you NOT to rotate the engine with the belt removed since this engine is of the non-interference type. In fact, if he broke the belt, the engine and/or cam pulley must be rotated to align the two.

That may be true, but if it is an interferance motor, you would remove the rocker arms first...

1992 Ford Escort

how do i time the cam...related to the TDC.....timing belt stripped out...teeth stripped . Cam and valves are not timed to the TDC of #1 piston.....

Have you checked no valves are bent before you re-time the vehicle ??? CAUTION:DO NOT rotate crankshaft or camshaft with timing belt removed. CAUTION:DO NOT rotate crankshaft or camshaft with timing belt removed. If camshaft must be rotated, install crankshaft pulley and position crankshaft with cylinder No. 1 at 90 degrees BTDC. Installation Install camshaft sprocket if removed. Tighten retaining bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install crankshaft sprocket if removed. Install timing belt over sprockets in counterclockwise direction, starting at crankshaft. CAUTION:Maintain tension on timing belt between crankshaft and camshaft sprockets when installing belt over remaining sprockets. Loosen belt tensioner retaining bolt. Allow belt tensioner to apply tension on timing belt. Rotate crankshaft 2 full revolutions clockwise and realign timing marks. DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise. Tighten belt tensioner retaining bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application.................................Ft. Lbs. (N.m) A/C Compressor Mounting Bolt.......15-22 (20-30) Belt Tensioner Bolt.......................17-22 (23-30) Crankshaft Damper Bolt.................81-96 (110-130) Power Steering Pump Bolt.............30-45 (40-62) Water Pump Bolt..........................15-22 (20-30) .................................................INCH Lbs. (N.m) Timing Belt Cover Nut.....................44-62 (5-7) Valve Cover Bolt.............................44-106 (5-12)

How do i get the car in time? Took off the timing belt, where do i need to line the marks up?

check this out good luck

timeing marks on 85 ford escort with 1.5describe your problem...

routing for 1.6 & 1.9

would the timeing mark also be on top dead center on crank

Crank shaft key is up cyl #1 TDC

i replaced the timeing belt 1 month ago and yesterday it sputerd right before i shut it off now it has a miss and a constant ticking noise sounds like its the #1 cylender its been runing like a top till now

I own a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2. I was told that these cars have a bad rep with timing belts. In a week i'm driving from Pennsylvania to Florida and i want my car in good shape. I also have an odd sound coming from the car. I've been to 5 mechanics including the Ford garage and they all told me they are clueless (It has been over a year and and still making this noise, sounds like a turkey or a goose and it makes it when i'm idle or turning). I did find one mechanic that suggested it was my timing belt and tensioner. should I replace it just to be on the safe side?

Obviously, squealing noises can come from many sources in the engine...but the ZX2 has something called the crankcase breather filter (cost is around $15.00) that gets clogged up after 5 or so years...and it causes the engine to squeal (very annoying). I had the belt and tensioner replaced because the sound seemed to originate from there...but the problem was not fixed. I did some research online and found out about the crankcase breather filter. To see if this is the problem, simply pop your hood, start your car...wait for the squealing to start and unscrew your oil cap (with the engine running). If the squeal goes away, it is the crankcase breather filter...easy fix!

The part number for my 2001 ZX2 crankcase breather filter is F8KE-6A768-AC. A hose leads from the main air filter housing to the crankcase breather filter...and a small hose leads from the bottom of the breather filter to the crankcase cover. The guy at the Ford parts dealership did have to cross reference the part number. On my receipt, it lists it as part number F8CZ*6A768*AB...and there is a FA1661 by that.

By the way, the Ford maintenance book with my 2001 ZX2 calls for the timing belt to be replaced at 120,000 miles. (Cost is supposedly around $500.00 for labor/parts). The timing belt is covered (you can't see it)...and I'm not sure that it has a tensioner. I think you're referring to the drive belt (serpentine belt) and auto-tensioner...which is what I had changed for around $100.00.

Hi,

Interestingly, I had an Audi making that kind of noise and it was a breather. LOL Sounded like a goose.

Regardless, there is a timing belt tensioner but not an automatic one. Here are the directions for removal and replacement of the belt. The attached pics correlate with the directions. It wouldn't hurt to check to make sure everything is together properly.

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1988 Ford Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN J FI HP
Removal & Installation
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Timing Components Timing Belt Service and Repair Procedures Removal & Installation
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Fig. 9 Aligning Camshaft To Cylinder Head Timing Marks


See Pic 1


1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove accessory drive belts.
2. Remove timing cover. Align timing mark on camshaft sprocket with timing mark on cylinder head. Fig. 7
3. Install timing belt cover, then ensure timing mark on crankshaft pulley aligns with TDC mark on front cover.
4. Remove timing belt cover.
5. Loosen both timing tensioner attaching bolts using torque wrench adapter T81P-6254-A or equivalent.
6. Pry tensioner away from belt as far as possible, then tighten one attaching bolt.
7. Remove crankshaft pulley, then the timing belt. Discard timing belt if damaged.
8. Install timing belt over sprockets in a counterclockwise direction starting at crankshaft. Ensure belt span between crankshaft and camshaft is kept tight as belt is installed over remaining sprocket.
9. Loosen belt tensioner attaching bolt and allow to locate against belt.
10. Tighten one tensioner attaching bolt using previously mentioned tool, then install crankshaft pulley, drive plate and pulley attaching bolt.
11. Retain crankshaft pulley using tool No. YA-826, then torque pulley nut to 74-90 ft. lbs.
12. To seat timing belt on sprocket teeth, proceed as follows:
a. Connect battery ground cable, then crank engine for approximately 30 seconds.
b. Disconnect battery ground cable, then rotate crankshaft as necessary to align timing pointer on cam sprocket with timing mark on cylinder head.
c. Position timing belt cover on engine, then ensure timing mark on crankshaft aligns with TDC pointer on cover.
d. If timing marks do not align, remove belt, align timing marks and repeat steps 8---12.
13. Loosen tensioner attaching bolt, then secure crankshaft and ensure it will not rotate.
14. Using tool No. D81P-6256-A or equivalent and a suitable torque wrench, turn camshaft sprocket counterclockwise. Torque belt tensioner pivot bolt, Torque to 27--32 ft. lbs. for new belt and Torque adjusting bolt to 14--21 ft. lbs. Ensure engine is cold when applying torque to camshaft sprocket. Do not set torque on hot engine.
15. Install timing belt cover, accessory drive belts, then connect battery ground cable.


CAUTION: PLASTIC TIMING BELT COVER

Due to breakage and wear of timing belt cover mounting pads, it is recommended to shim cover with flat washers because of a close fit between the cover and the water pump pulley. Failure to shim the cover may result in interference with the water pump pulley and/or the cam shaft pulley.

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Let me know if that helps. If you have other questions, let me know. Also, check things like the PCV valve to see if it is plugged.

Take care,
Joe

hi guys! I've recently purchased a 99 ford escort ZX2 sport DOHC 5-speed, it has 105,000 miles. the timing belt is really loose and I know it needs to be replaced but I am concerned to what the tension needs to be or if there's any special things I need to do to replace it. And one more thing guys the car jumps every time I push the car even a little do you think it's my timing belt or the tensioner I just don't wanna fix the wrong thing.. Thanx!

push it wit engine off and car in neutral? if so then no its not the timing belt. to replace the belt mark the cam and crank with a piece of chalk or soapstone to keep in same location when putting new belt on try hardest you can not to move crank or cam.

I'm not sure what you mean by "jumps" I will tell you this though, that engine is an interference engine and if the timing goes out, you might trash the head $$.

Are you sure you don't see the serpentine belt...the timing belt isn't in plain view.

I will have to try it in neutral and update you... the serpentine belt has been replaced and plugs wires all the necessary things.... When I say jumping I mean that when I get on it a little bit it jerks like it doesn't have the power or something I really don't know how to explain it it's the first 4 cylinder i've ever driven I always owned 350 chevys...

If you go after the timing belt, do the tensionar at the same time, cheap insurance. Might want to take a look through a minual for the procedure and such:
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm

Sounds like your describing a hesitation maybe. We can go further with diagnosing, but the timeing belt by your description says that you should do that regardless.