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    Got autodata CD - How do a pinout check?

    I want to do a pinout check. But how do I connect to the ecu leads? You know the connector in the footwell that garages plug their computer into to read the ecu? It looks kind of like a scart socket. Well the pinout data on the cd shows what each connector in their should read. So can I...
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    Auxillary belt run, ford escort zetec 1997, HOW?

    Trying to put engine back together. Mate has left me to it. He took Aux belt off and didn't note down the way it ran around the pulleys. Haynes says "make a sketch when you take it off". Is it too much to ask for a photo? Anyone know where I can find a photo or a description of how...
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    Ford zetec 1.8 1998 Cam cover bolt torques?

    The Haynes manual says torque these up in TWO stages to the specified torque, but gives no torque values? Anyone have an idea. If it wasn't for the fact that they say to do it in two stages, I wouldn't be that bothered and just do it by feel. Cheers
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    got camshafts mixed up

    Ford escort, 1.8 zetec, 1998 A mate kindly mixed up my camshafts. They were on paper on the garage floor in order and he mixed them up. Any way of knowing which is exhaust and which is intake? I have fitted them the way I think they go and hand cranked the engine to watch exhaust and...
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    Exhaust gas in cooling water test exist?

    The car lost power and stalled at 65mph. Got to layby. AA man did a test with a test tube type thing and said: "You have exhaust gases in your cooling water, your head gasket has gone" The car idled fine, would not pull away though. But after cooling for a while it went back to...
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