N3FOL
New Member
My 1995 ATX had just past the 100K mark 5 months ago. At that time, I started to be a regular forum participant a few weeks after that. I knew that I was not going to ge a lot of help from any ford dealer for maintenace...so I decided to do it myself. First of all, the shop manual and the Chilton's manual gave me first hand picture on how the task is going to be. Anyhow, several forum members gave me info on what to do for maintenance and where to get the parts. (most especially...SDPATT was very instrumental in helping me partswise and technical advice.
It took me at least 3 months to get all my parts and tools together. Almost all parts were purchased online. Among the parts were the ff: timing belt, front main seal, serpentine belt, water pump, thermostat, temp. sending unit, CPS sensor, oxygen sensor, new plugs and wires, brand new set of shims, gaskets, etc.. Total price on parts, cleaners and special tools ran up close to $900.00 dollars.
My car was out of commission for 10 days and it took me apx. 60 hours of labor. One significant story I'd like to share was during the valve adjustment. That job alone took me about 20 hours...anyway, most of my valves were still within spec...except for two intake valves on the front and rear. Also, upon close inspection of all the shims... I had to replace 20 out of the 24 shims (Thank God...I had brand new set of shims on hand) The replaced shims had minor scratches on them.
Upon completion of the maintenance work, I had to replace my EGR tube due to my own fault. I broke the tube while I was taking of the intake. But thanks to (oldsho), a mint condition EGR tube from a 1994 was purchased from him for $30..
Now my car runs like brand new. At 104,000 miles, I feel comfortable that my car will be good for another 60,000 miles. Sorry for the very long post, but I really feel that anyone who is planning to do the 60K will be encouraged to do it him/herself. (I am not a mechanic...but I did it)
Special thanks to 'oldsho' for the EGR Tube...most especially to SDPATT for his unselfish assistance during the course of my 60K routine.
It took me at least 3 months to get all my parts and tools together. Almost all parts were purchased online. Among the parts were the ff: timing belt, front main seal, serpentine belt, water pump, thermostat, temp. sending unit, CPS sensor, oxygen sensor, new plugs and wires, brand new set of shims, gaskets, etc.. Total price on parts, cleaners and special tools ran up close to $900.00 dollars.
My car was out of commission for 10 days and it took me apx. 60 hours of labor. One significant story I'd like to share was during the valve adjustment. That job alone took me about 20 hours...anyway, most of my valves were still within spec...except for two intake valves on the front and rear. Also, upon close inspection of all the shims... I had to replace 20 out of the 24 shims (Thank God...I had brand new set of shims on hand) The replaced shims had minor scratches on them.
Upon completion of the maintenance work, I had to replace my EGR tube due to my own fault. I broke the tube while I was taking of the intake. But thanks to (oldsho), a mint condition EGR tube from a 1994 was purchased from him for $30..
Now my car runs like brand new. At 104,000 miles, I feel comfortable that my car will be good for another 60,000 miles. Sorry for the very long post, but I really feel that anyone who is planning to do the 60K will be encouraged to do it him/herself. (I am not a mechanic...but I did it)
Special thanks to 'oldsho' for the EGR Tube...most especially to SDPATT for his unselfish assistance during the course of my 60K routine.
