Hi,
I did manage to replace the timing belt, and long before now, 800 miles later no probs.
It is possible by removing the bracket from the front of the engine block which carries the alternator and tensioner pulley, then taking the tension of the tensioner and locking in position.
It needs a bit of care and a lot of patience but not the special tools that Ford state.
If anybody needs full details of how to replace please ask.
Total cost was £148 from local autospares, a lot better than the £360 - £380 quoted by Ford.
I did manage to replace the timing belt, and long before now, 800 miles later no probs.
It is possible by removing the bracket from the front of the engine block which carries the alternator and tensioner pulley, then taking the tension of the tensioner and locking in position.
It needs a bit of care and a lot of patience but not the special tools that Ford state.
If anybody needs full details of how to replace please ask.
Total cost was £148 from local autospares, a lot better than the £360 - £380 quoted by Ford.
