Ford Escort SOHC timing belt replacement
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Last Updated on March 12, 2024 by Mutiara
The following procedure was written while working on a 2nd gen Ford Escort LX. However it is identical to the procedure in 3rd gen Ford Escorts, and may be similar to 1st gen Ford Escorts as well. It is however strictly for SOHC engines.
Please note that replacing the timing belt is not as critical on the SOHC engines as it is on others, and other cars, because SOHC Ford Escorts are equipped with a non-interference engine. This is an area that is always heavily stressed by mechanics and other vehicle owners, however in the event of a timing belt failure the car simply will not run until a new one is installed, without any damage to the engine having occurred. Even though it’s not good to neglect a vehicle, the timing belt can be put off until it breaks if temporarily breaking down on the side of the road is acceptable. Due to this common misconception sometimes it is possible to buy Ford Escorts really cheap because some owners believe their car is in need of a whole engine replacement when all it really needs is a few hours and a new belt.
Changing the water pump is recommended while changing the timing belt, to avoid the hassle of having to repeat this procedure later on.
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