Why is it important to ensure that a camshaft drive belt be replaced at the recommended interval?
It’s important to replace your timing belt at the mileage intervals your vehicle manufacturer recommends. Because the timing belt is made of rubber, it will wear down over time and eventually break. When it breaks, the engine will stop running or the components will be out of sync, damaging the engine.
Does a timing belt come with a new engine?
Yes. It is part of the engine. The timing belt is under a cover.
How long does it take to replace timing belt on Ford Ranger?
The 2.5L engine comes in the 1998 through 2000 Ford Ranger. The engine is a freewheeling engine, which means that the tolerances are not so close as to cause extensive engine damage should the belt stretch past the scope of the tensioner. It takes about three hours to replace the timing belt,…
When to change timing belt on Ford Tempo?
Should you ever encounter a 1984-86 Ford Escort or Tempo with a 2.0L diesel engine (which are very scarce, fortunately), be warned that step one of the timing belt replacement procedure is to remove the engine from the vehicle! It’s a six-hour job to change a timing belt on one of these little beasts!
How can you tell the timing belt interval?
You will need to know your vehicle’s engine size to use this table. Once you know, you can determine your Ford timing belt interval by using the first table and the reference key. Be sure to look at the second table to see whether or not the engine is interference-fit.
How often do timing belts need to be replaced?
Most Ford engines with overhead cam timing belts have a recommended replacement interval of 60,000 miles to 120,000 miles depending on the application (see the chart on page 54). So if a customer is driving a vehicle that is more than 5 or 6 years old, he may be driving on borrowed time if the timing belt has not been replaced.