[Shotimes] 127K service!

[dean james]

"Parts is parts",    at least sort of.

You need to get THE correct spark plugs so the wiring boots will fit 
properly.  You should also consider changing the plug wires, and if you do 
it is advised that you get the correct Motorcraft wires.  Shop around 
because prices vary by a large amount.

While you have the end of the engine stripped, you should replace the front 
oil seal also.  It is fairly easy to do.

I would consider the cam sensor optional, but that's up to you.

Check to see what water pump you can get before you disassemble everything.  
Some suppliers give you the entire pump, some give you only the front part.  
It is advisable to replace the o-ring between the rear pump housing and the 
block, but that ring is hard to find if it isn't included in the new water 
pump.

I replaced my parts the last time with generic parts.  No problems after 20k 
miles.

There are a LOT of water hoses to replace.  Most of the small ones you can 
do with bulk hose.  I have been advised to just plug the hoses that go 
between the engine and the throttle body.

When you reassemble, make sure you properly torque the harmonic balancer 
bolt.  This is very important on this particular engine design.

>I have a 95 MTX w/127K miles. The car's been great.
>
>I did inspect the shims @ around 70K and there didn't seem to be any
>problems. But I haven't done any regular maintence yet. My water pump
>is leaking so I'm going to go "whole hog" and do the following:
>
>- water pump
>- timing belt
>- crank position sensor
>- cam position sensor
>- belts(2)
>- hoses
>- spark plugs
>
>I can get this all from SHO Nut or I can get it from my local AutoZone
>or Advance Auto.
>
>Does anyone have any information on how the AZ or AA parts hold up compared
>to the Ford parts? Any info is appreciated!

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