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Hey there folks
As stated I am here once again with another ZX2 problem. This round involves a rattleing sound coming from the transmission whenever the clutch is engaged and a gear is selected. It almost sounds like a rock tumbling in the bottom of the transmission and can be heard from both outside and inside the car. Any ideas?
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The only difference from the Focus to Escort will be the Escort has a cross member (for lack of a better word) from the front to just about under the drivers feet that also has mounts for the motor and tranny to keep from rocking forward or back.
Quoted From ytram:
The only difference from the Focus to Escort will be the Escort has a cross member (for lack of a better word) from the front to just about under the drivers feet that also has mounts for the motor and tranny to keep from rocking forward or back.
Now does that mean the engine will be better supported and maybe i wont need that engine holder for the zx2 to do the clutch?
You will have to drop that cross member. 2 bolts up front, I believe 18 or 19 mm socket. 2 or possibly 3 bolts to the rear of it, and then your mounts bolts. Yes, you will need to support the motor. Check with a auto parts store, they may have one to rent.
Okay so this for all the ZX2 folks out there. First off this is my first time doing a clutch job and let me tell you it is thoroughly kicking my butt! The transmission is next to impossible to drop with both CV axles in it. Even with the drivers side installed it is still very hard to drop it. So word to the wise take both CVs out before dropping the trans. Also the bolts are tight. I had a few that wouldnt come off with an impact wrench. Also another note is that the passenger side CV is actually 2 parts and it is very hard to separate them. So take that whole thing out as a unit if you are going to do the CVs. Also another note worthy of making is that the lower ball joints if they are original will SPLIT on you. However all is not lossed go to Napa and buy a 3/4inch boot and that will cover them. Just make sure to pack them full of grease. Umm so, so far that is the most advice I can give you. Oh and one last thing as usual parts are hard to get for these cars so anticipate around a week for the parts to show up depending on where you are vs where the parts are.
So ill update this one more time once the car is driveable.
-Nick
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