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Contour is overheating and I beleive it is 1995 Ford Contour

Check this procedure for 1995 Ford Contour 2.0L MFI DOHC 4cyl...

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.0L Engine (see Figures 1 through 6)


Fig. 1: Remove the coolant recovery tank hose from the water outlet



Fig. 2: Remove the upper radiator hose from the water outlet



Fig. 3: Remove the three retaining bolts for the water outlet



Fig. 4: Carefully separate the water outlet from the thermostat housing



Fig. 5: Remove the thermostat from the housing



Fig. 6: Make sure you replace the O-ring when installing a new thermostat





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I am trying to find the location for my crankshaft position sensor on my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante

Your 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante is a 3.5L MFI SOHC 6cyl engine.
MFI = multi-port fuel injection
SOHC = single overhead camshaft
This answer covers Mitsubishi Diamante1.8L, 2.4L, 3.0L (SOHC and DOHC), 3.5L, and 1997-2000 1.5L Engines.

2.4L engine shown, others similar.

Fig.1 - CKP position and its two mounting bolts
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In Fig. 1, the two arrows point to the CKP (crankshaft position sensor) mounting bolts to remove. 2.4L engine shown.

Fig.2 - CKP reluctor removal
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Remove the sensor and slide the reluctor wheel off of the crankshaft-2.4L engine shown.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt.
3. Unplug the sensor connector.
4. Unfasten the two retaining bolts, then remove the CKP sensor from the vehicle.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Reference: Autozone online repair guide: Mitsubishi Galant/Mirage/Diamante 1990-2000, at
www.autozone.com

Fig.3 - photo - new 99Diamante CKP, a Wells part #SU4313
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How difficult is it to replace a thermostat? on a contour 1999. has the smaller engine

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2.0L Engine
See Figures 1 through 6

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Fig. 1: Remove the coolant recovery tank hose from the water outlet

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Fig. 2: Remove the upper radiator hose from the water outlet

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Fig. 3: Remove the three retaining bolts for the water outlet

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Fig. 4: Carefully separate the water outlet from the thermostat housing

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Fig. 5: Remove the thermostat from the housing

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Fig. 6: Make sure you replace the O-ring when installing a new thermostat

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain and recycle the engine coolant.
  3. Remove the air intake resonators.
  4. emove the upper radiator hose and coolant recovery tank hose from the water outlet.
  5. Remove the three retaining bolts from the water outlet and remove the outlet from the thermostat housing.
  6. Remove the thermostat and O-ring from the housing.
To install:
  1. Thoroughly clean the housing and install the thermostat and new O-ring into the housing.
  2. Install the water outlet and tighten the retaining bolts to 71-97 inch lbs. (8-11 Nm).
  3. Install the upper radiator and coolant recovery tank hoses to the water outlet.
  4. Install the air intake resonators.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. Fill the cooling system with the proper 50 / 50 mixture and start the vehicle.
  7. Bleed the cooling system and check for leaks.

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My Contour is overheating and I beleive it is the thermosta, but I am not usre where it is onthe motor. It is a 4 cyl, Vtech. I have topped off the overfill tank as there is no fill hole on radiator

Check this procedure for 1995 Ford Contour 2.0L MFI DOHC 4cyl...

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.0L Engine (see Figures 1 through 6)

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Fig. 1: Remove the coolant recovery tank hose from the water outlet


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Fig. 2: Remove the upper radiator hose from the water outlet


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Fig. 3: Remove the three retaining bolts for the water outlet


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Fig. 4: Carefully separate the water outlet from the thermostat housing


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Fig. 5: Remove the thermostat from the housing


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Fig. 6: Make sure you replace the O-ring when installing a new thermostat





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how to put a themostat in a kia spectra 2002

Kia_Sephia_Rio_Spectra_Optima_1998-2006 - Repair Guide
2002 Kia Spectra 1.8L MFI DOHC 4cyl

Removal & Installation - 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Engines

  1. Drain the coolant to a level below the thermostat.
  2. Remove the water inlet fitting, gasket and thermostat.
  3. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
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Fig. Exploded view of the thermostat-1.5L engine shown, 1.8L similar

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Fig. Exploded view of the thermostat-1.6L engine

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Fig. Water inlet fitting (A) and thermostat-2.0L engine


To install:
  1. Place the thermostat in the housing with the jiggle valve facing upward. Install a new thermostat gasket.
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    Fig. Use a new gasket (A) when installing the thermostat (B)-2.0L engine shown
  2. Install the water inlet fitting and tighten to 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-26 Nm) for 1.5L, 1.6L and 1.8L engines, or to 11-15 ft. lbs. (15-20 Nm) for 2.0L engines.
  3. Fill the engine with coolant, then start the engine and check for leaks.

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Fuel filter location/replacement My car is cutting out at 4000 RPM

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2.0L MFI DOHC 4cyl
Mazda Car 2005-06 Repair Guide - Removal & Installation

The fuel filter on most Mazda cars can be located on a bracket in the left rear of the engine compartment, next to or beneath the brake master cylinder fluid reservoir or as part of the fuel pump assembly.

The filter on Mazda3 models is part of the fuel pump assembly.

The fuel filter is part of the pump assembly. Once the fuel pump is removed, remove the filter retainer and filter. refer to the fuel pump procedure or removal and installation.

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