SVT timing belt-IMPORTANT!!

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Just got my timing belt done and the belt still looked like new after 80k miles. :) The idler and tensioner on the other hand...
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I have the tool (the bar for locking the cams and the stop to find TDC) to do this if anyone would rather borrow it than buy their own. Cost me $40 or so if I got an equal value deposit to ensure it was returned in good shape I'd be happy.
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OrangeCrush 86 wrote:I have the tool (the bar for locking the cams and the stop to find TDC) to do this if anyone would rather borrow it than buy their own. Cost me $40 or so if I got an equal value deposit to ensure it was returned in good shape I'd be happy.
i made one from some left over shelving at work for free. 8)
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So, I'm approaching 90K on my SVTF, and want to properly maintain the car, but don't want to spend money for nothing. Here's a couple of questions:
1) Did anyone have a timing belt failure on an SVTF at less than 120K (the recommended change interval)?
2) Steve: Did you show this to Ford? If so, what did they say? If not, shame on you. :lol:
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Plenty of guys have had them fail at less than 120k on SVT's, even regular Zetecs have had them fail at less than 120k.

I'd say get it done and do it soon, if you need help with it PM Focusmech.73155. He helped with mine and he's a great guy to have work on your car.

It's unfortunate that Ford didn't put a mileage specification on the SVT but they didn't. DO NOT go by the 120k number they put on a Zetec.
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I have replaced two factory belts, one car had 100,000 miles the other had 110,000 miles, they were both severly cracked. Worse then the pictures shown.
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FORDSVTPARTS wrote:It's unfortunate that Ford didn't put a mileage specification on the SVT but they didn't. DO NOT go by the 120k number they put on a Zetec.

... they didn't expect the SVT's to make it to 100K :lol:


For reference the belt on my zetec broke at about 93,000? miles, on Christmas day as I was going to my aunt's. Fun times.
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Okay, I'm convinced.
But how about belt quality? Does anyone make a better-quality belt than Ford?
"Old Guy's" SVT:
2004 CD Silver 3-door w/blue interior (one of 244 in that color scheme in 2004)
Build #879 of 1,978
Mods: JRSC+BBK; C-F-M Rear Engine Mount; FSWERKS Stealth Exhaust
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just finished mine 2003 SVT,no cel and runs alot better it appered cam timing was off from the factory! not too bad of a job to do with the timing tools :) and a bunch of special tools that i did not have, but do now 8) I also have the ztec and svt timing belt procedure pdf files if anyone needs em :D

Tools I did not know i needed (I allready had the massive timnig tools)
1 T55&T50 torx bits-northen tool $12 set
2 E18 Reverse torx bit-northern tool $14 set
3 torque wrench that goes to 120 nm-home depot husky 1/2" $75
4 crank pully holding tool (I used a chain vice grip)-autozone $25

save yourself the trouble and make sure you have these!!!-worst part of the job was trying to find tools :lol:

BTW if your doing plugs too. buy those first as well another PITA to locate for SVTs not easy on a sunday...

Thanks Steve@tousley for the parts!
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Brake-Late wrote:just finished mine 2003 SVT,no cel and runs alot better it appered cam timing was off from the factory! not too bad of a job to do with the timing tools :) and a bunch of special tools that i did not have, but do now 8) I also have the ztec and svt timing belt procedure pdf files if anyone needs em :D

Tools I did not know i needed (I allready had the massive timnig tools)
1 T55&T50 torx bits-northen tool $12 set
2 E18 Reverse torx bit-northern tool $14 set
3 torque wrench that goes to 120 nm-home depot husky 1/2" $75
4 crank pully holding tool (I used a chain vice grip)-autozone $25

save yourself the trouble and make sure you have these!!!-worst part of the job was trying to find tools :lol:

BTW if your doing plugs too. buy those first as well another PITA to locate for SVTs not easy
on a sunday...

Thanks Steve@tousley for the parts!
Trust me its not that its a svt, its more the stoner behinde the computer that hates his job and has minimal knowlage of cars at best. These are the people i deal with on a daily basis. Its not like having parts guys like steve who know the parts and common problems and has a firm grip on how the systems work....we love you steve!
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