I have never replaced a timing belt trying to locate tdc should i remove radiator? where do i move crank? bottom or elsewhere
Here are the instructions to replace the belt which are ones the same as the 2.3 earlier engine.
Getting Started
Align Crankshaft and Block
Remove the power steering pump but leave the lines attached and move aside. Remove the air conditioning bracket. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the pulley using the wheel puller. Remove the timing belt cover.
Loosen Tensioner
Work Counterclockwise
SOURCE: Timming belt replacement Ford 2001 dual cam
You have to leave all of the slack at the tensioner. Get the timing marks lined up on both of the cams and the crank. With the slack left at the tensioner, release the tensioner. It is okay if the marks move a little after this. Manually turn the engine crankshaft twice and then MAKE SURE THE MARKS LINE UP! If they do after two revolutions of the engine, you are good to go. This applies wether or not you are at DTC or not! Remember that!
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SOURCE: Timing marks on 1999 Ford Ranger 2.5L.
Rotate the engine so that No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on the
compression stroke. Check that the timing marks are aligned on the
camshaft and crankshaft pulleys. An access plug is provided in the cam
belt cover so that the camshaft timing can be checked without removal
of the cover or any other parts. Set the crankshaft to TDC by aligning
the timing mark on the crank pulley with the TDC mark on the belt
cover. Look through the access hole in the belt cover to make sure that
the timing mark on the cam drive sprocket is lined up with the pointer
on the inner belt cover.
To install:
The spring cannot be used to set belt tension; a wrench must be used on the tensioner assembly.
SOURCE: Replace thermostat in 2000 ford ranger
the open pipe that you took the hose off of is the thermostat housing, you will need to remove this to reveal the thermostat, make sure you use a new gasket with sealant when reinstalling thermostat housing to prevent leaks and dont over tighten the bolts,run both bolts down as far as you can before final tightning
Fig. Fig. 1: Timing belt cover on the 2.3L and 2.5L engine
Fig. Fig. 2: Timing belt assembly on the 2.3L and 2.5L engine
Fig. Fig. 3: Releasing the timing belt tensioner using a special tool
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That is a job if you have never done it & don't have aTiming Chain & Belt Manual of professional quality, orinstructions with the new belt,you should have a repair shop perform the workThat said, get the proper reference material before youstart & check as to any tools you may need, to hold the cams,etc.If your not sure about TDC/BDC etc, then you don't have basic mechanical engine knowledge to get involved
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