[Shotimes] Dead 93 MTX

[Robert Bruce]

2)  http://www.radiator.com  $139
Believe the mtx uses the same rad as the 3.2 atx.

5)   http://www.rockauto.com/
       http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/sho.htm
When you see a T-stat that has a "jiggle valve", you'll know immediately.
It's the perfect name for that part.

Robert Bruce
93 atx
www.picturetrail.com/paracer


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Kerry Kinion
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 3:52 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Dead 93 MTX


Hi All,

I posted a while back when my 93 MTX w/110k died on me and I had to get
towed.  I am now in the process of tearing the thing apart to do the 60k
service plus a bunch of other stuff.  I'll try to keep this short but I
could really use some suggestions from you SHO pro's out there!

1.	In the process of tearing down I found that the cause of the
catastrophic failure was my timing belt broke.  I know some of you have
probably been over the answer to this a thousand times but....When I go
to put a new timing belt on, how do I know for sure that Cams and Crank
are on the right revolution?  Helms says make sure Cyl 1 is TDC...How do
I check this and what about the other cams/crank position.  If my timing
belt wouldn't have broke I wouldn't be asking this stupid question.  I
just want to make sure I get it right when I go to put it back together.


2.	I am replacing the radiator because it was leaking.  Is the
radiator for the SHO the same one that is in the regular 3.0L Taurus?
That's all I can seem to come up with, not one that is SHO specific.
Except the $249 Sho Shop one - I think I can get one for less.

3.	From browsing some earlier posts it seems like autozone.com is
the place to go for gaskets.  Is there a kit that includes intake, plug
well seals AND valve cover gaskets?

4.	 60k tools/shims.  Where's the best place to rent these from?

5.	Any suggestions on the best place to buy the following parts
from would be greatly appreciated too.

Water Pump
Timing/ACC belts
CPS (Crank Sensor)
Crank Seal
Thermostat/Sending Unit (BTW, what is the jiggle valve?)  I can't see
anything non-symmetrical on my old one except for maybe one small dimple
missing from an inner ring on the thing.
Plugs/Wires

6.	Cleaning.  I am kind of an obsessive compulsive type - and have
been trying to clean all the parts I take off so they're nice and shiny
when I go to put it back together.  Intake manifold was/is still dirty
in the snakes.   What's the best product to get all that shit out of the
runners?  Camshafts and surrounding area?  I've used a little brake
cleaner and realize that some of this is just going to drain down into
the oil pan.  Oil is all out and I am planning on doing an oil system
flush when I am all done.   Synthetic Oil - is this the way to go?
7.	My Uncle is the service manager at our local Chevy dealer, he
got me some prices from our Ford dealer - he gets a pretty good
discount.  Some are reasonable, some are still ridiculous Ford prices -
in the process the Ford dealer told him I need to replace my cam seals
too, Is this true?  I haven't looked these up in the Helms yet but just
wanted your guy's opinions.

OK, so much for keeping it short!  Sorry.
Thanks in advance.

Kerry Kinion
93 Green MTX, Bone Stock.
McMinnville, OR
kkinion@kinionfurniture.com
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