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Originally Posted by AzTumbleweed
To start with an Escort doesn't have a drive shaft. It has 'half shafts'. At least I think that's what they are called. That means it's front wheel drive. These have something called a "CV Joint" and yes they do go bad. I've replace the left side on my Escort. Too test them go to a parking lot somewhere. Turn the steering wheel as far as you can in one direction. Then drive in a circle. Turn the wheel as far as it will go the other way and drive in a circle. If you here a clicking or popping sound then that means you've got a bad CV Joint.
If you have low compression in a cylinder then the engine will idle rough but smooth out as RPM's increase. If it starts OK and gets reasonble gas mileage I'd just keep on driving it.
I am in Alabama but we are planning to move to Arizona next month. Noticed you are in Phoenix. Looks like we are going to Ajo. Ever heard of the place? By the way, my daughter is 'Misty' too.  |
Never heard of Ajo I moved to az 4 years ago, I looked it up tho population 3,705 must be a small town. Thanks for the reply on the escort I probably won't repair the escort I don't care to spend that much on it. It was my nephews car he drove it out to visit and left it behind when it started acting up..