Ford V6 Cambelt replacement - Paul Radisich Telstar

[@Ben-Rogue]

I've done this job a couple of times on my Mazda Lantis KF-ZE 2.0 V6... Here are a few tips from my experience: -Water pump bolts are easy to get off and on with a long flat-head placed flush against the pulley, if needed. -Definitely remove the Intake Manifold completely, it's not to difficult and it makes it much easier to do the rear cover gasket (disconnect fuel pump and run fuel rail dry). While you're under there, I'd recommend replacing the coolant bypass O-rings and hoses. -If you have rattly lifters, I'd recommend pulling the cams out and cleaning the lifters when you're this far into a job. They're a bit fiddly, but it can make a big difference to the NVH of the engine. Don't worry about valve interference, these engines definitely are non-interference! The cams align with marks on the rear of the cam gears, which face inwards. Following a proper cam loosing and tightening sequence to prevent damage. Lifter internals pull apart with a pair of pliers on the plunger lip, and twist and pull gently. Just be careful you don't lose the tiny internal parts. Pre fill them with clean oil before fitting. -Cam blanking caps and end caps leak oil on most of these after a while. Fresh genuine ones are cheap, and the end caps come of with a light tap. -I'd recommend using genuine Mazda valve cover gaskets and crush washers, and make sure to follow Mazdas sealant and torquing instructions. Mazda crush washers are a little pricy, but the gasket itself is fairly priced. From y experience, aftermarket ones love to leak. Over torquing will also guarantee a leak, or a broken cover. Guess how I know that! -Spin any idlers and the water pump impeller by hand a few revolutions before fitting, to ensure the bearings are good. It's no fun having to re-do all that work because of a bum idler. -Always replace the tensioner. It might technically be reusable, but at the cost you can get them. GMB ones are cheap enough, see Butler Auto Mart in NZ. It's not worth the risk, as I've seen even low KM, reused ones fail prematurely. -Don't apply any sealant to the water pump gasket. Some workshop manuals say to do it, but it's just another point of failure. Just make sure everything is clean and dry, and torqued it to the correct spec. -While you're in there, wouldn't hurt to replace the power steering suction hose. On the Lantis they are fiddly buggers to do when everything is in the way, and they're prone to leak and cause damage to near-by rubber bushings, steering rack and CV boots. Don't be alarmed if you notice that for the first few dozen to few hundred KM's, it there is a bit of whirring noise from the idlers, which sounds like a bad bearing. This is usually due to the belt being a bit over tensioned. The hydraulic tensioners aren't adjustable, but as the belt stretches slightly, and everything 'breaks-in', the noise SHOULD go away....

[@jacobburns7760]

Awesome vehicles the telstars! And the k series V6 engines were very underated, up until recently. They have begun to be popular with the mx5 crowd, turning them round into a rear wheel drive application, most adding ITB's at the same time! Great work!

[@dustinsgarage8453]

I love the Telstar. I worked on them when they were new and have had a soft spot for them ever since. Will get some more done on this soon I'm sure

[@aidenash6157]

Would the kit work on a K8 engine. It is exactly the same as this klde. If so what was the kit number 😀😀😀

[@andredesousa96]

⁠@@aidenash6157Yes, any timing belt kit for a K mazda engine will work on all k8, KL etc

[@Radar23]

It's not an interference engine

[@roxannenuttall1510]

I've got one of these hiding away in my garage, however a 96 not a 94. She's Fiordland Green and done 158,000ks. I bought it off my folks who owned it from 25,000ks. Drive it once a month around the block and rego is on hold. It's an absolute hoot to drive everything runs as it should and drives as she should. Great cars and in time I'm sure will garner some attention for being one of those 'forgotten' cars, well at least in NZ/AUS anyhow

[@mozart4733]

Fiordland Green was my favorite color they came in. I had two magenta glow (burgundy) ones at various stages in my life. The first was automatic, which although undesirable was extremely rare (1 of 20 i'm told). The second was a manual, and I quite often think I should have kept it. I salute you for looking after your one, your doing a great job. I say that because most of them nowadays are neglected and have high mileage. I essentially restored both of mine that I had, due to the previous owners lying about broken steering racks and transmissions, which I won't delve into now. Anyway, sounds like a lovely example you have there, good to see it being cherished. Long may they live.

[@神奇海螺-v8l]

Excuse me, I would like to ask, is there a way to buy the rear bumper? I'm from Taiwan through translation

[@barristanselmy2758]

You can buy a bumper from Japanese car parts center. It'll cost quite a bit to ship. Better finding one in Indonesia.

[@Juanpablo-fg8fo]

Como retirare las poleas de los árbol de levas

[@GrahamWallace-kx8vi]

Hi, I used to own this car. I have some history on this car and great pics. How can I contact the owner. Thanks

[@miguelkams8850]

Hi guys, I need help I own a Mazda 323 v6 same engine as this ford , my timing belt broke we replaced it but now the engine turns but won’t ignite injectors are working I’m so puzzled

[@DrokkeDerk]

check distributor rotor position, TOP DEAD CENTER Cylinder 1 should match with sparkplug cable position cil. 1 at the rotor. Still no start check high voltage output which is integrated inside the distributor, they tend to break. You can check this if you have RPM showing in de dash, no rpm during cranking possible distributor HV module defective.

[@skip741x3]

definitely check that ur timing marks ALL line up when at TDC including the distributers cam position...almost certain something is Off

[@miguelkams8850]

I thank you guys from my heart , we resolved it and it was timing belt issues wasn’t matching

[@mrfrdman]

Great cars :)

[@ThaboDavidSobea]

Timing cam

[@Juanpablo-fg8fo]

S a ludos desde Monterrey el cerro de la silla el car es igual al 626 Mazda gracias por tus vídeos !!!

[@raystar362]

Nice got hatchback one v6 manual 400.000 kz.still humming solid motors i

[@protanprotan947]

Im using mx3 kf v6

[@oleksandr612]

Ford = mazda 626

[@protanprotan947]

Ravi