Timing belt tensioner replacement

Asked by Guru68MFW Mar 29, 2020 at 04:34 PM about the 2002 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How do you replace a timing belt
tensioner

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I would check youtube for a video. It is quite involved. You have to rip apart the whole side of the engine to get to it and replace other parts while you are in there. It is not a DIY for someone who hasn't done it before. Expect to pay over $1K for the repair.

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