Where is it?
hybrid123
07-22-2004, 12:40 PM
Please help. Trying to find the belt tensioner for a 1999 ford escort 2.0L zx2. I have the haynes manual and it does not stat where it is also the illustration is wrong.
Jet-Lee
07-22-2004, 01:49 PM
It does state where it is. It's actually a couple pages back from the 1.9 & 2.0 SPI. It also tells you how to remove it.
hybrid123
07-22-2004, 02:32 PM
I looked at the illustration on page 1-14 and the item it refers to is not there am I looking at the right one, all help is appreciated.
Jet-Lee
07-22-2004, 02:37 PM
It's not in the "1" section. I do believe it is back in like 4 or 5. Maybe even 6. Look for "changing the timing belt". It should tell you there.
*EDIT* - I will post later today, after I have gotten the chance to glance at my manual. It's at home and I'm at work. Oh, btw - I got a '99 LX 2.0L SPI - although the same manual is used for both engines.
*EDIT* - I will post later today, after I have gotten the chance to glance at my manual. It's at home and I'm at work. Oh, btw - I got a '99 LX 2.0L SPI - although the same manual is used for both engines.
hybrid123
07-22-2004, 03:13 PM
I did talk to another mechanic and I was able to find out that it is in fact a 2.0L Zetec engine. Still no idea where the tensioner is located. Lol
ZX2000
07-22-2004, 07:30 PM
the tensioner pulley is on the right hand side. if you are facing the serpentine belt count the 3 pulleys on the right side..... top is power steering, bottom is a/c and middle is your tensioner pulley... you'll have to take the splash guards and wheel off the front passenger side to get to it...
hybrid123
07-24-2004, 02:59 PM
Thanks for the help guys I found it and belt is now back on.
Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright ©2026
