Timing Belt - Warbling Noise

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Article No.
92-5-11

February 26, 1992


^ TIMING BELT - 2.3L OHC - "WARBLE" SOUNDS FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT

^ NOISE - "WARBLE" SOUNDS FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT


FORD: 1985-88 THUNDERBIRD
1985-92 MUSTANG

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985 COUGAR

MERKUR: 1985-89 XR4TI

LIGHT TRUCK: 1985-92 RANGER
1986 AEROSTAR


ISSUE: A "Warbling" sound may come from the engine compartment. This is caused by the timing belt design.

ACTION: Install a new design half-round tooth timing belt (F1ZZ-6268-A). Also replace the crankshaft sprocket (F1ZZ-6306-A), camshaft sprocket and auxiliary shaft sprocket (F1ZZ-6256-A) to accommodate the new half-round timing belt. Refer to the appropriate Car or Light Truck Service Manual, 2.3L OHC Engine Section, for service details.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F1ZZ-6268-A Timing Belt CG
F1ZZ-6306-A Crankshaft Sprocket CG
F1ZZ-6256-A Camshaft And Auxiliary CG
Sprocket (2 Req.)


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Bumper To
Bumper Warranty Coverage
For 1992 Models, Basic
Warranty Coverage, Major
Component Warranty
Coverage, Powertrain
Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
920511A Replace Sprockets And 1.4 Hrs.
Timing Belt (All Except
Aerostar)
920511B Replace Sprockets And 2.2 Hrs.
Timing Belt (Aerostar)
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6268 56
OASIS CODES: 497000, 702000, 702100