IIRC there is no key on the cam sprockets on the Zetec, but have never had them off. There is definitely a bolt holding the gear on; it's not just pressed on to the camshaft. I've never had an issue with them slipping, and regardless the US spec engines are non-interference. I'm not aware of that generation of Zetec (1999-2004-ish) being known to grenade engines due to cam gears slipping. The later generation (I think with the change of the name to "Duratec") may not be so good.
On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, at 18:16, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > One of the small Ford sedans has a throw-away engine. Timing gear pressed > on the cam with no key, etc. When it craters you either replace it > entirely or scrap the car and start over. I don't remember which one it is, > a neighbor has one he bought for commuting to work, planning to scrap it > when the time comes. > > On Fri, Nov 25, 2022 at 4:27 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> On the Focus, anything on the "front" of the transverse engine (i.e. right >> side of car) is very tight. Water pump, alternator, serpentine belt are all >> more difficult than they should be considering that occasional replacement >> of these parts should be expected and designed for. >> >> Other than that, rust has been the biggest issue for me. Engine and >> transmission have been very reliable. Mine is an '03 model year, 2.0l DOHC >> Zetec engine. I have heard that later engines are not as reliable but don't >> have direct experience. >> >> On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, at 14:39, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> > I lusted for a Checker cab when I was a high schooler. I had worked on >> > a couple that were around town and just loved the simplicity as well as >> > the massive amount of space in the rear cabin. Not to mention they were >> > unique, and I like unique cars. >> > >> > If I was talking Mercedes, it would be the W210, hands down. >> > >> > Domestic cars, maybe the Ford Focus. They’re pretty rugged and easily >> > repairable for the most part, although Allen may take exception to that. >> > >> > -D >> > >> >> On Nov 25, 2022, at 11:27 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> I was reading an article on line this morning about Checker cabs. They >> were designed to be essentially industrial quality and easily repairable. >> Truck frame, industrial engine (at the outset) and all the panels bolted on >> for easy replacement. >> >> >> >> My question is: What do you think is the most rugged and repairable >> vehicle built in the past roughly 20 years? >> >> >> >> Randy >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> > >> > _______________________________________ >> > http://www.okiebenz.com >> > >> > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> > >> > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > > -- > OK Don > > "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing you > are wearing." > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher > Von Braun > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
