Clutch replacement how long should it take to replace a clutch in a 98 escort with a 2l engine?

The picture is for a zetec. Let me know if wrong diagram?

sounds like it could be the idle speed control valve

are you sure the clutch is bad or is it a hydraulic issue dose the pedal fall to floor after a while stoped or does it slip whil under a load you need to remove tranaxel to replace clutch preasure plate and throw out bearing as well as resurface flywheel check rear main seal andpossibly replace pilot bearing or bushing if it is hydraulic trans axle can stay in and just change slave cyl and or clutch master cyl

There is a red wire going to the AC clutch, if you apply direct 12volts will it engage? If so, the constant control relay module (CCRM) could be defective. Hope this helps.

Your problem is most likely a bad clutch.

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Clutch may be smooth but this is a sign of the clutch needing replaced. Some of these models have a linkage adjustment under the hood. Others are hydrallic and need fluid. Look under the hood where the steering is and see which you have and address accordingly. Good luck. Check on costs of clutch replacement.

You can go to a shop that do this kind of work and find out.
Mine broke the timing belt and damage the head. I had a used head put on
It is not very hard to find a ford escort engine.Replacing the engine with a used one would be the cheapest thing to do but change the timing belt right away,
You can do some research on line to find out how much a engine cost.
You can call around where you live.

Hi!
There may be a possibility the cable has snapped, however Ford used a ratchet and pawl set up on the Escort which is made of plastic! when it reaches its full tension (Self Adjusting) it can break leaving you with a baggy soppy floppy clutch pedal. So a clutch replacement is NOT required!
If the cable has broken you should be able to see from under the Bonnet/hood as it is situated on top of the gearbox Bell housing. Again a Clutch is NOT needed.
Hope this sorts it?
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Thank You!
Paul 'W' U.K.

1998 ford escort sport engine started making a tapping noise and engine light started flashing. Had oil and water at normal level.
Car has 110,000 miles. Been serviced regularly!