Maintenance

Asked by GuruZV4KT Oct 22, 2017 at 12:07 PM about the 1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Looks like the belt tensioner on my 1998 ford zx2
is out of alinement. Would this be the reason my
belt came off. Or is that the way it looks

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KenF answered 6 years ago

If it's questionable just replace it. If it can't keep adequate tension on the belt it will slip or walk off.

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Rouseinator answered 6 years ago

Everyone here is right. However, I do not recommend aftermarket belts for these cars esp dayco. I have had nothing but trouble with those. The grooves aren't nearly as deep as the ford oem belt.

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