1998 Ford Escort "aluminum futures" Questions

...and both drive lines off. The transmission will still not come off, HELP If the tranny housing is aluminum and the locating pins are steel they will corrode creating a bond. It will come apart ...

...the whole thing to locate it? any suggestions? was trying to replace bad grommett on custom aluminum upper charge-pipe (I dont think there is a grommett on oem rubber charge-pipe) If it was

...don't list mileage or V6 or L4 cylinder. Make sure engine is cold because the cylinder heads are aluminum and can be damaged if plugs are removed hot or overtightened upon reassembly. Remove ...

...a freeze. Is the maintenance easy or should i go to a mechanic? wiper arm can be removed and wrapp aluminum foil on splines to help temporarily. but to fix permanentaly you are going to need a new ...

...could happen. 1. The engine's cylinder heads will eventually get so overheated they will warp (aluminum will do that). When that happens you are going to have to replace the engine altogether.

...did not crack the thermostat housing or you may have another leak when finished. They are usually aluminum and break easily if too much pressure is applied or they are corroded and

...gaskets replaced twice. Once at 34 K and now at 47 K Have your cylinder heads checked for cracks (aluminum get dye checked, iron get magnafluxed) Also have them checked for warpage. Make sure water ...

...to normal wear and tear this happened because one part is made of metal, the other part is made of aluminum, and this happens. I hope this makes since...Thanks and have a great day, If you fequnt

...completely flat. I jacked it up, the lug nuts are off, but I can't get the tire to budge. Aluminum wheels, huh?  VERY common problem.  I use a VERY LARGE rubber mallot at the shop ...

...for this year/model car. For both engines, the thermostat is located under the thermostat housing [aluminum casting]. Locate the upper radiator hose [top of radiator]. Follow the hose back to the ...