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by haggie283
Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Focus Tuning & Performance
Topic: Contour clutch replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 770

Contour clutch replacement

Ok I know this is a Focus web site but I can't find a Contour one. I have been asked to replace the clutch in a friends 98 contour with the 2.0 ztec. How hard are these to do? I have done a few clutches in my time but never one on a Ford not to mention not on a Contour. You guys have helped me big t...
by haggie283
Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good place to get tools
Replies: 1
Views: 836

Good place to get tools

I got the timing tools from these guys for $17.00!! They are the OTC brand too.
The are in Vadnais Heights and though they normally do web sales they will do "will call" sales as well.http://www.tooldiscounter.com/

Thanks for the help everyone

Paul
by haggie283
Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome member
Replies: 4
Views: 1164

Awesome member

A HUGE thank you to pepsi50195! He helped me out of a bind with the 2000 I was working on and wanted nothing more then a thanks and a hand shake!
You're the greatest Matt!

Thanks again

Paul
by haggie283
Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:09 am
Forum: Focus Tuning & Performance
Topic: In serious need of help with timing belt
Replies: 10
Views: 2264

Re: In serious need of help with timing belt

As luck would have it my brother works for a chevy dealer and has a snap-on scan tool that his going to let me borrow. Is there anyone who would be willing to swap MAFs with me to see if that is it before I buy one? I only took one connector apart during all of the work but I will double check the c...
by haggie283
Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: Focus Tuning & Performance
Topic: In serious need of help with timing belt
Replies: 10
Views: 2264

Re: In serious need of help with timing belt

Redid the timing this afternoon so I know timing is good( I used the special tools). I do get a mass airflow sensor code. Could this cause the car to not go into overdrive? Should I look at something else for that? I did change the tranny filter. Thanks for the help guys I'm not a Ford guy and am a ...
by haggie283
Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Focus Tuning & Performance
Topic: In serious need of help with timing belt
Replies: 10
Views: 2264

In serious need of help with timing belt

I am in real need of some help with the timing belt on a 2000 Focus with the DOHC engine. I acually have replaced the belt already but I cannot get this thing to run correctly. I have a very bad stumble/hesitation on light excelleration and a lack of power when driving. Anyone that can help in perso...