I have a 1999 Ford Escort 2.0L SOHC engine. The Hanes Manual, Owners Manual, and Chiltons manual don't mention when this belt gets changed.
I called a number of Ford Dealers including the Ford Regional people and I get different answers. Some say 60K others say 90K. So which is it? According to the Manual this is not a close tolerance engine so there shouldn't be any damage if the belt breaks, I hope.
Also I went to the public library and looked at a Michelle online labor guide for this job. The database says 2.3 hours plus 0.3 man-hours if equipped with AC. Can someone tell me how long this should take and how much I should pay?
Also should I have any seals replaced? What about the waterpump. Its in the same area.