Changed timing belt and have a few questions

[F-ranger]

I'm in the process of finishing up my timing belt change. This is for my 2000 Ford Ranger 2.5L engine. I changed both cam and crank seal while I was in there. I removed the crank position sensor to remove the back half of the timing belt cover. I could have done it without the removal, but I wanted to clean the area up while I was in there.

1. Do I have to adjust the Crank position sensor in a certain direction?
The way it is designed it looks to have no type adjustment. The bolt hole that holds it is not slotted or over sized, but then I could be wrong.

2. is the engine rotation on my motor clockwise? I know, I should of looked before I began the removing of parts. I'm pretty sure it is clockwise.

3. Do I have to set the ignition timing or does the computer do that automatically?

4. This in not T-belt related, but can the PCV be changed without removing the upper intake manifold?



Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[F-ranger]

Well, I finished up my tune up and T-belt today. I also answered my own questions in the above post. The process was long, but rewarding. She's purrs like kitten. This is what I changed:

Water pump
Gates timing belt and tensioner
radiator (mine was clogged and full of rusty mud) Flushed the block and heater core before I put the new coolant.
crank seal
cam seal
heater hoses
upper and lower radiator hose
serpentine belt
spark plugs
ignition wires
thermostat
upper intake manifold gasket
egr gasket
sway bar endlinks
shocks

1. No you don't have to use any tool to adjust the crank position sensor. The holes are not slotted to allow for adjustment. You just place it in it's hole and tighten the screw.

2. the engine rotates clockwise, so rotate you engine clockwise when adjust the belt.

3. Yes, the computer automatically sets the timing.

4. Yes, you can remove and replace the PCV without having to remove the intake. ( I forgot to replace it while I had it the upper intake off)

Hope this helps someone.

 

[Moreflying]

Nice job on the work. Not too many would take on DIY work like that.

 

[F-ranger]

Nice job on the work. Not too many would take on DIY work like that.

Thanks. I'm not new to wrenching, but I am new to the truck world. This is first truck that I have owned. I'm a Honda guy, but Honda doesn't make trucks. Even if they did, I would still buy a Ford truck.

 

[killj0y]

Preach it!