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#1497 of 1506 Re: Engine size [2basko] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 08, 2009 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: 2basko (Jul 08, 2009 5:22 am) Engine size is the same on all '98 Escorts, 2.0L sohc or dohc (ZX models with the number 3 engine code in the VIN). Replies to this message: 2basko (Jul 10, 2009 5:56 am)
#1498 of 1506 Re: Engine size [Mr_Shiftright] by 2basko Jul 10, 2009 (5:56 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 08, 2009 5:05 pm) Thank you..   2basko
#1499 of 1506 99 ford Escort Help by myrtle73 Jul 13, 2009 (8:36 am)
Hi, the driver belt came off of the car. I steering was very difficult to turn the car and I opened the hood and noticed the driver belt was off. I'm trying to put it back on, but I don't know how to do it. I mean I can't get my hands in the area that I need to put the belt on. The area is very small and I would like to know if there is an easier way to put the belt on and then tighten it. Replies to this message: russ95 (Jul 13, 2009 11:13 am)
#1500 of 1506 Re: 2000 5 speed [bholtz] by bholtz Jul 13, 2009 (9:39 am)
Replying to: bholtz (Jul 06, 2009 8:47 am) It's under the gas pedal at the floorboard. There's another switch at the top that I thought was it but it is not. Ford wants $71.00 for this switch (no wonder they didn't go under!!) but I fixed it by taking it out of the wiring harness (just unplug it) and putting a jumper wire where it plugged in. Sure, it will start in gear now but if you're that dumb get an automatic. I hate antilock brakes too! I'm old school and I want my cars that way too.
#1501 of 1506 Re: 99 ford Escort Help [myrtle73] by russ95 Jul 13, 2009 (11:13 am)
Replying to: myrtle73 (Jul 13, 2009 8:36 am) First do not drive the car W/O the belt on. You must next determine why the belt came off, belt worn out, bad idler bearing, bad tensioner, ect. Only then can you install a NEW belt. If you have confidence in your abilities then you must jack up the rt front & get dirty. The belt routing is available many places online just search "99 Escort serpantine belt installation". Good Luck, russ
#1502 of 1506 2002 manual zx2 stalling when air is on by atomtan2 Jul 18, 2009 (6:36 am)
Our 2k2 manual tranny ZX2 w/100,000 miles on it stalls frequently when the air conditioning is turned on. The timing belt was replaced at 80k. Any suggestions? Solutions?   Thanks Replies to this message: russ95 (Jul 21, 2009 9:22 am) lonewolfblue (Aug 31, 2009 4:32 pm)
#1503 of 1506 sending units by snozdong Jul 20, 2009 (1:03 pm)
where is the sending unit located that operates the temp guage in the dash
#1504 of 1506 Re: 2002 manual zx2 stalling when air is on [atomtan2] by russ95 Jul 21, 2009 (9:22 am)
Replying to: atomtan2 (Jul 18, 2009 6:36 am) Chemically clean the IAM (idle air motor), MAF (mass air Flow), & throttle body. Replace the PCV valve, check the PCV hose, & all vacuum hoses. Disconnect the battery for a few minutes to reset the ECM. If this doesn't resolve it then change the plugs & wires. If it has the original mounts, replace all of them as they are dead by about 100,000 miles. All of these are normal maintenance that should not be ignored on these cars. Russ Replies to this message: lonewolfblue (Aug 31, 2009 4:32 pm)
#1505 of 1506 Re: 2002 manual zx2 stalling when air is on [russ95] by lonewolfblue Aug 31, 2009 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: russ95 (Jul 21, 2009 9:22 am) I was given a 1998 ZX2 by my mom when they got a new car and I sure love it. There's only one problem with the car, and my parents had never got it fixed. The gas guage doesn't work and I'm zeroing the odometer so I know how many miles I go with each fill. I generally fill at 250 miles. My question, is this a common problem, and is it spendy to fix? The gas guage goes everywhere, sometimes shows full and sometimes empty, and anywhere in between. Even on an empty tank it shows full most of the time.
#1506 of 1506 Clutch problem? by mrsblanes Oct 17, 2009 (6:32 pm)
I have a 2000 ZX2. Bought it brand new. Have had numerous issues all costing about 700 dollars each time. It is a manual tranny. Has 144k miles on it. Luckily no issues with the tranny until now possibly. While driving the other day I heard a weird single click noise, no other noises. Came to a red light, put it in first gear went to take off and the car lacked power after about 2k rpms (although I did continue to accelerate very slowly). Shifted into second same thing. Finally got going fast enough to put into 5th and realized my hand and shifter were in front of the passenger seat. The gears have some serious play in them. I would say about 3-4 inches left or right. Does anyone know if that is the clutch, tranny, or even linkage? I can normally figure out what is wrong all by myself being that I grew up with a dad that was a mechanic and was always involved in projects and jobs he had. Not this time though, and dad isnt alive anymore to call and tell him what it is doing to be told exactly what it is without even looking, hearing or touching it. The gears do not grind going into gear, no noises, no other tell tale signs other than the clutch is raised about 2 inches more than normal and goes to the floor board when pushed in to shift. Please Help!!!

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