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Old 04-22-2007, 11:53 PM
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Re: 98 Escort ZX2 stumbling and hesitating....making noise

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Originally Posted by 20zetechzscort
oo and the easiest way i can think of to check the timing belt is to pull off the cover on top of your engine (valve cover) to expose your cam gears. and see how its looking ...the other way is to rip it all down like you were to change it. hope that helps some
I am assuming the valve cover isnt too bad to do? Does it involve just loosening the bolts up top, or is it going to be a major ordeal? I did change my valve cover gasket on my 89, and it was cake. Is a timing belt change something that can be done in an afternoon?
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