Changed timing belt

Dustin_86 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-04-2005, 09:54 AM

I changed the Timing belt on my 99 Escort Zx2w/82K on it. The noise is STILL There. What is it???? It sounds like GM pistion slap but it comes for about 3 seconds. I don't know????????? Are these 2.0 DOHC motors prone to slaping? Dad swears up and down it's just the solid lifters. and he listioned to it so....? I have moble 1 5w 30 and a MC oil filter. Is it possible that the drain back valve in the MC filters are junk and I'm hearing a "dry" start??? I will switch to a Wix next oil change and pray it goes away/

I use MC oil filter only and it has always had the noise.
I guess I never put the two together...
Dustin

Dustin_86 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2005, 06:10 PM

anyone have a clue???

crecity678 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2005, 01:52 PM

is it just on startup?

Dustin_86 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-13-2005, 02:33 PM

yes that's when

crecity678 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-2005, 02:46 PM

I wouldnt recommend it but if your that concerned about it you might add half a bottle of a thicker oil additive (gunk, stp) something like that that will stick to your internals to see if it will go away. I learned a long time ago that you can learn a lot from everyonw, if your dad knows what hes talking about, you might just listen

Kruse · #6 (**permalink**) 02-16-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin_86

I changed the Timing belt on my 99 Escort Zx2w/82K on it. The noise is STILL There. What is it???? It sounds like GM pistion slap but it comes for about 3 seconds. I don't know????????? Are these 2.0 DOHC motors prone to slaping? Dad swears up and down it's just the solid lifters. and he listioned to it so....? I have moble 1 5w 30 and a MC oil filter. Is it possible that the drain back valve in the MC filters are junk and I'm hearing a "dry" start??? I will switch to a Wix next oil change and pray it goes away/

I use MC oil filter only and it has always had the noise.
I guess I never put the two together...
Dustin

Try a Motorcraft oil filter. They have the silicone Anti-Drain back valve and the price is right. Wal-mart still sells them (if they have them in inventory) but will soon discontinue selling them. I think your engine takes the FL-400, but you better check the book to be sure. Sometimes an oil filter can make a difference.

Dustin_86 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-17-2005, 09:09 AM

I have been using the motor craft. I think that they are the problem