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well my dad found me a tranny from a junkyard, but they knew absolutely nothing about it, biggest gamble ever.
well we bought it for 350 (tranny) and put it in and tried it but the first day it felt rusty , but the next day it felt smoother. but my dad wants me to sell it which would be that bad cause i can probly get 2500 for it (kbb - 3185)
but if i do sell it i dont no what to get i want something for my money, something that would last, but i only have a budget of about 5000, any suggestions
thanks
I would avoid trying to find an aftermarket one. Part stores may try to give you the PCV valve, which is only about $3 and is a good idea to replace, but it doesn't fix this noise, which was actually a whistling instead of a squealing as it sounded. Very happy this fixed my problem!!
And the car really runs smooth now too, an added side benefit. It had idled in gear real rough since we bought it used 15 months ago but based on postings on this site that was one of the most complained about problems with this car/engine combo. Now it's much better although still rough, (hey you know it's a 4 cylinder) and seems to idle lower however but no stalls after driving it 50 miles the past 2 days.
So I can't totally answer you question which is probably well past due anyway but this exhaust variable valve timing is not the best, and the mechanic says the newer version of that engine in the Focus is back using the EGR valve system most cars have had for years.
Thanks in advance for any/all assistance.
got 70K on it - replaced the parts at about 65K
I found out it could be the CCRM (constant control relay module)
My mechanic couldn't find the solution to why the fan was always on.
If this sounds like your problem, please answer.
Jan. 9, 2007
The temp gauge only registers up to below the C. It only moves about an 1/8". I was told that was because the radiator fan is on continuously and the car never heats up. However, the heater works and the a/c works.
Sounds like the compressor is always on when I want the vent to flow from the dash and to the floor.
Do you think we are on the same page with the problem ?
thanks
lindylou1
I WOULD LOVE TO GET GOOD MILEAGE ON MY '99 ZX2.
I'M LUCKY IF I GET, 20 - 21 MPG
IT ONLY HAS 39000 MILES, AND I BOUGHT IT IN
FEBRUARY, 2005 FROM A FRIEND.
THANKS
LINDYLOU1
I changed the thermostat and it started running at the right temp. Been Ok since. You might change the coolant too while you're at it.
My car heats up fine, there's no problem with the temperature in the cabin, just that the fan stays on all the time.
Who knew ?
I heard from a FORD Master Auto Technician that it could be a bad CCRM (constant control relay module)
Still havent taken it in to get looked at. The last visit cost me $175.00 just for labor spent. The estimate was going to be $500 to fix, not really knowing what the problem was.
I thought the number was F8CF-128581-BD
Did you have any luck yet?
Just wondered if anyone else has had this problem and might have a fix.
I knew someone with this problem, although not a ZX2, and he wasn't stepping on the brake when he shifted. Also, I'm wondering if the neutral switch might be going bad.
I also wanted to thank you for your post. We have a '98 ZX2 that we really like. We took it to two dealers in the Bay Area and to a private mechanic; all three were coming up with bogus repair costs of over a $1000. None of it made sense; we got tired of the screeching and stopped driving the car for over half a year. I stumbled into your post last week, and followed your advice. The car is fixed; you've made me a hero. I created an account on the forum, so I could thank you. all the best, jeever
What it does is that sometimes when I turn the key nothing
happens. No lights no fan ,nothing.
The tow truck driver towed my car from the drive wheels while it was in park and I'm wondering if it screwed something up.
Maybe the starter has a bad spot?
Anyone else have this problem?
my dad and I took off my faceplate to see where a cd player could fit and we accidently disconnected it. so after taking apart just about the whole inside tryin to get it we looked at these diagrams at the ann arbor library and heres what you need to do:
follow the cord to where it goes and disconnect it, it is really simple if you pull on it you will get no slack but reach back and release the clasp to disconnect it. this should give you all the slack you need to connect it then just put the faceplate back on and replug in the cord from where u unplugged it
It's run fine since fixed Aug 06 but this peppy engine still runs REAL ROUGH, no fixing that apparently.
and like a few others on here, i had a little trouble at the dealer explaining the part although it clearly sits right on top of the engine and is extremely easy to find and change the part out of.
The part number on the box is FA 1661. my box from the dealer was red and it was manufactured by Motorcraft.
Prior to the fix, 2 dealers gave me the run-around about the cause and 2 seasoned mechanics were just baffled by it. We replaced the engine timing belt, the flex plate, the serpentine belt, checked the pulleys, and probably 10 other things that i forget at this point.
We wish we would have found this forum and the fix listed here before we dropped $500.00 in repairs that may not have been needed due to this breather filter being bad.
Hope this post helps someone else out with this annoyance on an otherwise good and reliable car.
Your car is a front wheel drive, so towing it from the front wheels (with them off the ground) should be fine since your rear wheels can spin freely. Good luck!
No other problems though. Ford wants 170.00 bucks for the little blower motor though. AutoZ has it for 50.00, but you have to ad your own connections.
Still runs good and gets 35 mph.
And you'll need a circuit tester and a crimper for the new connection you are about to put on.
Have fun with it.
But I want to talk about drifting. My ZX2 used to go straight as an arrow. Now it drifts in the lane. Not a serious drift, but a drift none the less .
The tires don't show any abnormal wear, so I was wondering if maybe the CV joints were wearing and changing the camber slightly.
Anyone heard of this?