Timing belt timing?

Routing for 1.6 & 1.9

Crank shaft key is up cyl #1 TDC

Hi,

Interestingly, I had an Audi making that kind of noise and it was a breather. LOL Sounded like a goose.

Regardless, there is a timing belt tensioner but not an automatic one. Here are the directions for removal and replacement of the belt. The attached pics correlate with the directions. It wouldn't hurt to check to make sure everything is together properly.

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1988 Ford Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN J FI HP
Removal & Installation
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Timing Components Timing Belt Service and Repair Procedures Removal & Installation
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Fig. 9 Aligning Camshaft To Cylinder Head Timing Marks

See Pic 1

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove accessory drive belts.
2. Remove timing cover. Align timing mark on camshaft sprocket with timing mark on cylinder head. Fig. 7
3. Install timing belt cover, then ensure timing mark on crankshaft pulley aligns with TDC mark on front cover.
4. Remove timing belt cover.
5. Loosen both timing tensioner attaching bolts using torque wrench adapter T81P-6254-A or equivalent.
6. Pry tensioner away from belt as far as possible, then tighten one attaching bolt.
7. Remove crankshaft pulley, then the timing belt. Discard timing belt if damaged.
8. Install timing belt over sprockets in a counterclockwise direction starting at crankshaft. Ensure belt span between crankshaft and camshaft is kept tight as belt is installed over remaining sprocket.
9. Loosen belt tensioner attaching bolt and allow to locate against belt.
10. Tighten one tensioner attaching bolt using previously mentioned tool, then install crankshaft pulley, drive plate and pulley attaching bolt.
11. Retain crankshaft pulley using tool No. YA-826, then torque pulley nut to 74-90 ft. Lbs.
12. To seat timing belt on sprocket teeth, proceed as follows:
a. Connect battery ground cable, then crank engine for approximately 30 seconds.
B. Disconnect battery ground cable, then rotate crankshaft as necessary to align timing pointer on cam sprocket with timing mark on cylinder head.
C. Position timing belt cover on engine, then ensure timing mark on crankshaft aligns with TDC pointer on cover.
D. If timing marks do not align, remove belt, align timing marks and repeat steps 8---12.
13. Loosen tensioner attaching bolt, then secure crankshaft and ensure it will not rotate.
14. Using tool No. D81P-6256-A or equivalent and a suitable torque wrench, turn camshaft sprocket counterclockwise. Torque belt tensioner pivot bolt, Torque to 27--32 ft. Lbs. For new belt and Torque adjusting bolt to 14--21 ft. Lbs. Ensure engine is cold when applying torque to camshaft sprocket. Do not set torque on hot engine.
15. Install timing belt cover, accessory drive belts, then connect battery ground cable.

CAUTION: PLASTIC TIMING BELT COVER

Due to breakage and wear of timing belt cover mounting pads, it is recommended to shim cover with flat washers because of a close fit between the cover and the water pump pulley. Failure to shim the cover may result in interference with the water pump pulley and/or the cam shaft pulley.

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Let me know if that helps. If you have other questions, let me know. Also, check things like the PCV valve to see if it is plugged.

Take care,
Joe

Push it wit engine off and car in neutral? If so then no its not the timing belt. To replace the belt mark the cam and crank with a piece of chalk or soapstone to keep in same location when putting new belt on try hardest you can not to move crank or cam.

I'm not sure what you mean by "jumps" I will tell you this though, that engine is an interference engine and if the timing goes out, you might trash the head $$.

Are you sure you don't see the serpentine belt. The timing belt isn't in plain view.

If you go after the timing belt, do the tensionar at the same time, cheap insurance. Might want to take a look through a minual for the procedure and such:
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm

Sounds like your describing a hesitation maybe. We can go further with diagnosing, but the timeing belt by your description says that you should do that regardless.