[Shotimes] Dead 93 MTX

[Steve Weinrich]

1.)
http://www.shoforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=003023#0
00004  includes pictures.

3.)  No, get the valve cover set and the intake gasket (if needed)
separately.  Fel-Pro from AutoZone is a good, econonmical soultion.  There
is a Fel-Pro set that includes the intake gaskets as part of a complete
upper set, but that's overkill.  Intake gaskets can be re-used as long as
the sealing surface is not damaged.

4.)  Either SHONut or SPMotorsports.  The tools are around 35-40 bucks
directly from the manufacturer.

5.)  Combination of RockAuto and Autozone.  Scott's post here:
http://www.shoforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=001470#0
00004

7).  Replace the cam seals if they're leaking.  Replace the crank seal when
replacing the water pump, timing belt, and crank sensor.  At that time, it's
only a few more minutes to pop the old seal out and a new one in after
pulling the crank timing gear.  About 8 bucks from rockauto.  The cam seals
are around 11-12 bucks for the set of three from rockauto.  The rear one
behind the cam sensor is a real PITA it replace, the other two are
relatively easy  and can be easily replaced  when replacing your timing belt
and the CPS.

Steve
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 2:51 AM
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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