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1998 Ford Contour

Tiny
BETHANY 13
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
1998 Ford Contour 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my timing belt skipped a tooth and I didnt know it do you think the motor is shot and can a average person put a timing belt on it or does a certified mechanic do it
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 AT 2:55 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I don't believe your engine is an interfearance engine. Confirm that with your dealer. What I mean by that is if the timing belt breaks, a piston can hit a velve and bend it. If that is the case, there will be more involved than just a timing belt.

As far as replacement, it is an involved process. One that I would recommend having some experience in working with engines. If you have the ability to get to it, you can refer to the belt routing diagrams site on this page to identify all timing marks.

Let me know if you have other questions.
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