I started tearing into mine this morning at 89k and found this,
After seeing what mine looks like at 89k I would highly suggest changing these out at intervals less than 90k.
SVT timing belt-IMPORTANT!!
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Yep, I'm glad I didn't put it off any longer.
It's done, running and no VCT CEL
Big thanks to Dave aka FocusMech.73155 for his expert assistance, I'm sure I could have managed it by myself but it was nice having someone around that had experience with the timing belt on a car with VCT.
It's done, running and no VCT CEL
Big thanks to Dave aka FocusMech.73155 for his expert assistance, I'm sure I could have managed it by myself but it was nice having someone around that had experience with the timing belt on a car with VCT.
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Damn, definately time to change it!
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It's strange that it was that far gone at 89k. I replaced one on my sons 01 ZX3 at 120k and it still looked fine. My 01 ZX3 runs without the timing belt cover so I can look at that one any time the hoods open. It now has just under 120k and still looks good too. I wonder what the difference is between the SVT and ZX3 blets. I would have thought they were the same?
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The SVT and Zetec use the same belt, The only difference is a different tensioner.
I suppose the belt in an SVT might see more abuse than a standard Zetec due to the fact that the SVT has a factory redline of 7200 rpm.
From pulling it into the garage to firing it up was about 2 1/2-3 hours I suppose and that includes me having to put it back up on stands to change oil after I set it down the first time because I forgot to change it while it was up in the air the first time.
I suppose the belt in an SVT might see more abuse than a standard Zetec due to the fact that the SVT has a factory redline of 7200 rpm.
From pulling it into the garage to firing it up was about 2 1/2-3 hours I suppose and that includes me having to put it back up on stands to change oil after I set it down the first time because I forgot to change it while it was up in the air the first time.
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FORDSVTPARTS wrote:The SVT and Zetec use the same belt, The only difference is a different tensioner.
I suppose the belt in an SVT might see more abuse than a standard Zetec due to the fact that the SVT has a factory redline of 7200 rpm.
From pulling it into the garage to firing it up was about 2 1/2-3 hours I suppose and that includes me having to put it back up on stands to change oil after I set it down the first time because I forgot to change it while it was up in the air the first time.
I go to the limiter on every shift on my ZX3. How the hell is this thing still running?
got like 146k on this thing, maybe I should go check that belt sometime
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Remind me to never buy a car from you.zurno wrote:FORDSVTPARTS wrote:The SVT and Zetec use the same belt, The only difference is a different tensioner.
I suppose the belt in an SVT might see more abuse than a standard Zetec due to the fact that the SVT has a factory redline of 7200 rpm.
From pulling it into the garage to firing it up was about 2 1/2-3 hours I suppose and that includes me having to put it back up on stands to change oil after I set it down the first time because I forgot to change it while it was up in the air the first time.
I go to the limiter on every shift on my ZX3. How the hell is this thing still running?
got like 146k on this thing, maybe I should go check that belt sometime
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FORDSVTPARTS wrote:Remind me to never buy a car from you.zurno wrote:FORDSVTPARTS wrote:The SVT and Zetec use the same belt, The only difference is a different tensioner.
I suppose the belt in an SVT might see more abuse than a standard Zetec due to the fact that the SVT has a factory redline of 7200 rpm.
From pulling it into the garage to firing it up was about 2 1/2-3 hours I suppose and that includes me having to put it back up on stands to change oil after I set it down the first time because I forgot to change it while it was up in the air the first time.
I go to the limiter on every shift on my ZX3. How the hell is this thing still running?
got like 146k on this thing, maybe I should go check that belt sometime
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You could just put a spin on it. 146,000 "enthusiastically applied" miles.
Are the Zetecs interference engines?
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No the Zetecs are not interference engines
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Standard Zetecs are non-interference.
SVT's are interference so if the belt slips or fails you get a bunch of smashed valves.
SVT's are interference so if the belt slips or fails you get a bunch of smashed valves.
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I had taken my timing cover off a few days ago and saw the exact same thing as this. I was debating on grabbing one when i was up there getting the mach lip and bezel but I can get a gates kit for 60 bucks at my PT job at parts plus. prolly gunna hit this up within a week. all-data says its like a 3.5 hours job so you did it pretty fast. Was there anything special you needed other then a camshaft holder to lock the cams down so you dont jump the timing??
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You'll need Torx bits and the timing tools but other than that just parts.02svtfocus wrote:I had taken my timing cover off a few days ago and saw the exact same thing as this. I was debating on grabbing one when i was up there getting the mach lip and bezel but I can get a gates kit for 60 bucks at my PT job at parts plus. prolly gunna hit this up within a week. all-data says its like a 3.5 hours job so you did it pretty fast. Was there anything special you needed other then a camshaft holder to lock the cams down so you dont jump the timing??
Timing belt, timing tensioner, idler and valve cover gasket, water pump isn't a horrible idea either as apparently mines leaking a bit but I didn't have a pump handy and I couldn't afford to run out and buy one yesterday.
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