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#1515 of 1555 Re: Clutch problem [zxtuner] by mrsblanes

Dec 20, 2009 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: zxtuner (Dec 19, 2009 7:26 pm)
It sounds like the same issue I had with my 2000 XZ2. If you haven't had it looked at yet, have them check the clutch master cylinder. It fixed my problem and haven't had another as of yet. It cost me $176.00 to replace that compared to almost 600 to replace the whole clutch. Hope it helps.

#1516 of 1555 Re: Clutch problem? [neozx2] by mrsblanes

Dec 20, 2009 (7:15 pm)

Replying to: neozx2 (Dec 10, 2009 12:32 pm)
Thank You. It was actually the clutch master cylinder. I was told everything else pertaining to the clutch looked almost brand new, so I didn't need to replace the whole clutch. Thank God. It cost me 176 dollars to replace the clutch master cylinder as compared to almost 600 to replace the whole clutch. Also, I changed my factory radio after 3 years of having my car... I would not recommend replacing with after market cd player. I bought a nice Sony cd player from Circuit City and paid for them to install it. My a/c worked bringing it in to replace the factory radio. Upon leaving my a/c no longer worked. I fought with them for 4 years (then they went out of business) for them to fix my a/c. They did absolutely nothing for me. I know what is wrong with it, but there is really no way to fix it. There is a plastic plate that when you turn the temp. up or down it turns and opens or closes the mode door. If you put in an after market face plate it hits it and busts that plate off. After it is broke the first time, there is no way to connect it back. Be careful if you do replace factory radio.

#1517 of 1555 Re: sending units [snozdong] by mrsblanes

Dec 20, 2009 (7:18 pm)

Replying to: snozdong (Jul 20, 2009 2:03 pm)
There is a sensor on top of the thermostat housing that controls temp guage on dash.

#1518 of 1555 Re: sending units [mrsblanes] by mploesch

Jan 08, 2010 (5:07 pm)

Replying to: mrsblanes (Dec 20, 2009 7:18 pm)
do you know the name of the sending unit? i have tried to find one, but i was sold a coolant sensor and that didnt fix the problem. is it a temerature sending unit?

#1519 of 1555 No 2nd gear!?!? by jenny99

Jan 25, 2010 (12:30 pm)

I love my car but I have had a few problems... This is the second trans I have had to get now. The first one I tore up on my own, but this second one had a 30 day guarantee, was ok untill like the 35th day lol my second gear seemed to slip everytime after pulling out, now I have no second gear at all, It is an automatic also, so I have to start off in low,1st, and take off makin my rpms real high then let off the gas, then shift into Drive allowing it to skip second. All my other gears work fine except 2nd gear whats the deal? Also on a hill, when I am in low, I have to ease very slowly or my axles seem to bind up and shimmy bad??

#1520 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [osurlosers] by samstress

Mar 04, 2010 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: osurlosers (Feb 24, 2007 9:40 pm)
OMG, I have been trying to figure out the squealing noise in my 1998 ZX2 for almost 2 years. My mechanic replaced my serpentine belt x2, pulley belt, etc. The noise was driving me crazy, my friends actually named my car The Squealer!!!! I couldn't stand the noise anymore and decided to Google. I am so glad I did, thank you so much. I ordered the part from Rockbottom.com and it came in 1 day. The part cost $9.98 plus shipping and came the next day. My mechanics thought I was crazy being a women and just figuring I don't know about my car. No one could hear the noise except my husband and I and the people on the sidewalk. I put the part in today, which took 2 minutes to do. Hopefully the noise will be gone. Once again thank you for this posting!!!!!!!!

#1521 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [samstress] by snozdong

Mar 04, 2010 (12:37 pm)

Replying to: samstress (Mar 04, 2010 12:02 pm)
I think I have the same problem..what was the part you ordered,or part number?

#1522 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [snozdong] by warzx273

Mar 11, 2010 (1:41 am)

Replying to: snozdong (Mar 04, 2010 12:37 pm)
Had da same prob. with my 2000 zx2, there is a vacuum line with a breather on da top right hand side of your valve cover, u can probably get a bigger breather, i have an aftermarket intake with 1 vacuum line so i put a small air filter over that vacuum and no more squeek.... U can buy a bigger breather or miniature air filter at autozone, pep boys, advanced, or oreillys for less than 15 dollars

#1523 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [snozdong] by samstress48

Mar 11, 2010 (11:23 am)

Replying to: snozdong (Mar 04, 2010 12:37 pm)
Hi,
My car no longer screams, I ordered the part from www.rockauto.com. The part number is Motorcraft FA1661 Crankcase Breather Element, cost $9.55. What a difference. I will be changing this filter when I change my air filter, all the time now. Never want that screaming noise to return. Good luck!!!

#1524 of 1555 Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX 2 Squeal/Screech [samstress48] by osurlosers

Mar 31, 2010 (4:08 am)

Replying to: samstress48 (Mar 11, 2010 11:23 am)
You really don't need to replace the breather filter every time you change the other filters. That thing should be good for at least 70,000 miles. My car has 130,000 miles on it, and I've only replaced it once. I saw someone on another site mention that they cleaned out their breather filter with WD40 and it fixed it....so that might be worth trying IF you are still driving you car next time it needs replacement. Just a thought!

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