What happens if you take the timing belt out of a focus?
What happens if you take the timing belt out of a focus?
With the timing belt removed never rotate the crankshaft or camshafts independently of one another. Doing so could result in permanent engine damage After putting the harmonic balancer pulley back on (you do not have to torque it down), use the 18mm bolt and a wrench to turn the engine clockwise.
How does the timing belt work on a Ford Mustang?
During engine operation, the on-board computer can control the exhaust cam timing by opening and closing an oil-activated solenoid built into the cam sprocket to improve fuel economy and power. Replacement of the timing belt in this engine can be completed in an afternoon by an experienced home mechanic.
How do you put a timing belt on a camshaft?
Remove the crank pulley and timing covers. Insert the camshaft alignment tool into the slots in the back of the camshafts. Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt and rotate the tensioner counterclockwise. Tighten the bolt to hold the tensioner off the belt. Slip the belt off the timing gears.
Do you need to remove timing belt cover?
Due to slight variations in the the spacing between timing belt teeth, we must loosen but not remove the camshaft sprockets. The intake sprocket bolt is hidden inside of the VCT gear, and the cover must be removed to expose it.
With the timing belt removed never rotate the crankshaft or camshafts independently of one another. Doing so could result in permanent engine damage After putting the harmonic balancer pulley back on (you do not have to torque it down), use the 18mm bolt and a wrench to turn the engine clockwise.
What’s the best way to change a timing belt?
Loosen the mounting bolt (s) holding the belt tensioner using any special cam holding tools, while following the service manual. Do not remove the tensioner completely unless replacing it. Instead, pivot the spring-loaded tensioner away from the belt and then retighten the mounting bolt (s) to hold the tensioner in the loose position.
Can a broken timing belt be removed on an interference engine?
Don’t do this on interference engines unless you’re sure the belt is still intact. If you have not already bent your valves with a broken timing belt, you will likely do so if you spin the crankshaft without the camshaft spinning. Determine if the harmonic balancer pulley needs to be removed to remove the timing belt cover.
Can a broken timing belt cause a bent valve?
If you have not already bent your valves with a broken timing belt, you will likely do so if you spin the crankshaft without the camshaft spinning. Determine if the harmonic balancer pulley needs to be removed to remove the timing belt cover.
