20 Most Recent 1999 Ford Escort - Page 5 Questions & Answers

If it isn't broken don't fix it! No it does not need servicing, just make sure all you're fluids are at the proper level, tune was used mostly for car with carburators, you have fuel injection and electronic distributor, it will either woek or not Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/tony_a41fa0b801734e2f

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Interference engine (when out of time, any valve fully depressed can be struck by a piston when piston is at or near top of stroke). Damage can be quite severe depending on how far past maximum valve depression the piston travels. It can simply bend the valve heads or worst case; break head from stem. Your description unfortunately strikes of the latter. Sorry for the bad news. Usually one can get by with head/valve repair, but piston tops must be carefully inspected too.

Had this problem, fixed it with injector cleaner and ethanol remover, white spark plugs says lack of fuel.

It is not advisable to do so as you could damage the front of your car because the tow bar is normally used on bigger cars. Having the correct towing accessories is essential so make sure to get either hooks or wires which you can use and not damage your car.

One of two places. either under the drivers door inside the frame or tucked up by the front end of the gas tank on the passenger side.

Well its too late if they are. Unless you are removing the head, leave this alone.

When you say the engine cranks, do you mean the engine turns over but does not start? If that is the case I don't think you have a starter problem. The starter turns the engine so it sound OK. If it is turning slowly it could be a weak batter or starter. If in doubt you can remove the starter and take it to an auto part store like Auto Zone or Advance auto.

I would take it to a parts store to figure out what the trouble code is.Most of them will scan your car for free. That is always a good place to start.

knock sensor Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/tony_a41fa0b801734e2f

it can be a knock sensor, I will ask advance auto part to check it for you for free using a obII. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/tony_a41fa0b801734e2f

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check all the plugs from/to the sensors (camshat,crackshaft,starter,etc and make sure the grond wire it\'s firmly attached to the chassis/or engine...it seems like a little electrical bugger

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I would try to pinpoint the noise using a mechanic stethoscope. Most of the time high tapping noises come from upper engine components. Valves, lifters, Camshaft etc.

be please be more specific here and give more details ,is the europeon version or the american --what type of engine ect ect then i should be able to answer

check fuel filters if dont work check fuel pump for correct pressure has to have around 40 psi to run car if u can squirt fluid into intake and will run ur fuel system is problem