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2002 Ford Escort Repair Question


Topics covered: Camshaft, Engine, Compression.
Mileage: 178,000 miles.

Asked on July 21, 2011

Camshaft alignment

2002 escort zx2 DOHC zetec engine. How do I align the camshafts properly (lobe pos'n, notches or markings on camshafts...?) when the belt has jumped time due to severe tooth loss?
Avatar Asked by jschwark

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Replied on October 11, 2011

Get a repair manual or you can download from here:
http://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm

Put the engine no.1 piston on its compression stroke/TDC and align camshafts and crankshaft to its specified markings as you see in the illustration.

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