Engine Timing Belt Guide Plate - Swish Noise

Article No.
94-17-5

08/24/94

^ TIMING BELT NOISE - 1.6L AND 1.6L TURBO - VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB # 1 TO 10/1/90

^ NOISE - "SWISH" FROM TIMING BELT - 1.6L AND 1.6L TURBO - VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB # 1 TO 10/1/90

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991 CAPRI

This TSB is being republished to include update on parts needed for repair.

ISSUE:
The timing belt may make a noise because the belt guide plate does not maintain proper belt alignment.








ACTION:
Replace the timing belt guide plate with a timing belt pulley boss. This will require replacement of the crankshaft and associated hardware, Figure 1. Refer to the Parts Block of this article for correct parts usage and to the 1991 Capri Service Manual, Section 21, for service details.

NOTE:
THIS PROCEDURE IS ALSO RECOMMENDED WHEN REPLACING A DAMAGED CRANKSHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT/ELIMINATE TIMING BELT NOISE.

The following service tips should be noted:

^ The crankshaft timing pulley bolt torque specification has been revised to 157-167 N-m (115-123 lbs.ft.).

^ Adjust all drive belts to specification. Refer to the 1991 Capri Service Manual, Section 27-02, for specifications.

^ Use Crankshaft Pulley Holder (T92C-6316-AH) to remove and install the timing belt pulley lock bolt.

NOTE:
ALL PARTS MUST BE REPLACED AS A SET.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 93-15-10
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage, And Powertrain Warranty Coverage, Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941705A Replace Timing Belt Pulley 2.4 Hrs.
And Boss
941705B Remove Engine And 11.1
Replace Crankshaft And Oil Hrs.
Pump Assembly

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6306 56

OASIS CODES: 497000, 702000, 702100