2000 Ford Escort Kittens Living in Engine?

TATFREAK15

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2000 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
10,000 MILES

I have this car and it has been in my family for about 7 years now give or take a few months. It became stationary after we moved and has remained dormant for the majority of 6 years. There have been kittens living in the engine, and before that the belt needed to be replaced, what is the estimated cost of fixing this?

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 AT 2:41 AM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Once you have found a new home for the moggies, drain the oil and replace the oil filter, remove the spark plugs and add a small amount of oil to each cylinder, with a fully charged battery and the engine full of fresh oil, crank it over until you get an indication of oil pressure in the system, replace the fuel & air filter, drain tank if possible or add some fuel system conditioner, replace spark plugs check the coolant, and if all is good it should start.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 AT 2:58 AM

TMEFF429

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Not sure if they're exact, but I have a 2002 and the belt cost around $40 at Advance Auto Parts. I had to remove the passenger wheel, and remove a panel in the fender well to get the belt on. I would also do what the technician said as well especially if it has set up for that long. Hope this helps.

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Friday, May 14th, 2010 AT 12:25 AM