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O.T. - Changing timing belt on 1998 Ford Escort

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CB in central NY

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I have a 1998 Ford Escort with 200,000 miles on it. I am thinking about replacing the timing belt (and probably the water pump, while I am in there). The radiator has a very small leak, so that might be a good time to fix that as well.

As long as I do not move the driveshaft or any of the components and just replace the belt and the pump, would I still have to time the engine? What other issues should I be aware of before I dig in?

Thanks in advance for the help.
 
Well you do need to make sure the belt is put on so it is in time. If you do it the right way no you do not have to time the distributor since if you do it correctly it will not change timing much if any. I know I have replaced mre then one timing belt on cars and never yet had to time them
 
You won't have to set ignition timing, but you will have to verify mechanical time. Remember to wrap the belt opposite the tensioner and do a 720 degree turn on the crankshaft(four stroke cycle) back to top dead center (TDC) to ensure proper mechanical time. Also check idler pulleys for play and browning of the pulley indicating the pulley may be overheating. Timing belts must be pre-tensioned and are not tensioned like traditional V belts. Hope this helps. Gerard
 
Not sure about a 98,am very familiar with 93-95 1.9s. If you have never done it you oughta get a book. On the 1.9s you must block the engine so you can remove the motor mount support. Seems like you remove power steeringt res. Must remove crank pulley. NOT MUCH ROOM TO WORK in there good luck gobble
 
I changed the belt in Brad's 98' Escort last summer before I put the engine up in. On the advice from Vince, I replaced the idlers while I had it apart. Engine had 160,000 miles on it and it's no small task in the car so this made sense.
 
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