Remove the electrical wiring from the spark plugs and disconnect the evaporative emissions line under the intake manifold. Detach the outlet coolant hose from the engine. Disconnect the transmission filler tube
The starter opening in the case allows you to see only a few teeth at a time. Tim used a breaker bar and a socket on the crank pulley to turn the engine over a little at a time while I watched the teeth of the ring gear. Tim watched a timing mark on the crank pulley to make ...
Locate the automatic belt tensioner on the front of the engine. The tensioner for the 2002 Ford Escort models is located on the front center of the engine above the crankshaft pulley. The tensioner has a roller pulley attached to one end of the tensioner arm. Use the bolt head in the mi...
The starter motor converts the battery’s electrical energy to mechanical energy to crank the engine. Then, the starter motor automatically disengages after the engine spins faster than the starter. How Does a Car Alternator Work? While the battery is crucial for starting your vehicle when it’...
With proper routing confirmed, pry the tensioner again and put the new belt into place over the last pulley. Be sure the belt is sitting in the centre of all the pulleys and not off to one side. On vehicles with manually adjusted belts, you’ll need to loosen a component or crank the...