Engine - Hard/No Start/Poor Performance

89ford01

^ ENGINE - 1.3L - WATER ENTERS TIMING BELT COVER

^ NO START - 1.3L - WATER ENTERS TIMING BELT COVER

^ HARD START - 1.3L - WATER ENTERS TIMING BELT COVER

^ PERFORMANCE POOR - 1.3L - WATER ENTERS TIMING BELT COVER

Article No. 89-1-7

FORD: 1988-89 FESTIVA


ISSUE: A no start condition, hard start condition or poor engine performance may be caused by water entering through the timing belt cover and freezing on the timing belt. The water freezing on the timing belt causes the timing belt to jump teeth which results in improper spark and cam timing.

ACTION: Install a new timing belt and apply RTV sealer on the timing belt cover to prevent water entry. Refer to the following procedure for service details.


1. Check the spark and cam timing. If not okay, proceed to Step 2.

2. Remove the upper timing belt cover. Refer to the Festiva Shop Manual, Section 21-05-6 for service details.

3. Position the timing pointer on the crankshaft pulley to the "TDC" position.

FIGURE 3:

4. Check the alignment of the camshaft timing marks, Figure 3. If the camshaft timing marks are incorrect, proceed to Step 5. If the camshaft timing marks are correct, proceed to Step 6.

5. Remove the lower timing belt cover and timing belt. Inspect the timing belt for damage and replace as required. Refer to the Festiva Shop Manual, Section 21-05-17 for service details.

FIGURE 4:

6. Apply a bead of RTV silicone sealer, (E3AZ-19562-A) on the upper and lower timing belt covers as shown in Figure 4.

7. Reinstall the upper and lower timing covers. Refer to the Festiva Shop Manual, Section 21-05-16 for service details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E7GZ-6268-C Timing Belt B
E3AZ-19562-A RTV Sealer AM

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage And Powertrain Coverage
OPERATION: 890107A
TIME: 1.5 Hrs. - Without A/C 1.6 Hrs. - With A/C
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 6019
Condition Code: 48
OASIS CODES: 4700, 610200, 610300, 630400, 630401