Hi,
It's about time I changed the timing belt on my '96 escort (1.6 zetec). Is it as complicated as the Haynes manual makes out? (the last one I did was a Mk2 Cavalier :-) )
ie:
Do you need to lock the camshafts with special tool (aka a bit of thick steel)? Is locking the crankshaft position only achievable by removing the starter motor and jamming the flywheel?
The HM says to renew the tensioner spring - do these come with the belt as a kit or do they need to be ordered separately. Same question goes for the head cover gaskets I suppose...
Anything to watch out for / have to-hand that also needs replaced?
Thanks in advance,
Iain