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1997 Ford Escort 2.0 Bought the car with 117K on it. At 171K I installed a new head. This is a picture under the valve cover 100K later. Since the head installation the car has had nothing but Shell white bottle 5w-20 and QS3600 or FL-400S filters. I think it looks pretty good.

I would definitely do it. Quick story: Wife and I bought a 2003 Focus with 94K on it a few years ago. Nice 1 owner car. I never even thought to look at the ATF before I bought it. As soon as I got it home I did an oil change, etc. Much to my dismay, the ATF was black on the dipstick. I...

Does it answer to Michaelangelo?

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Thanks for the pics. I love that motor.

Originally Posted By: pbm Originally Posted By: sonofbumperbolt Originally Posted By: pbm Looks good. What OCI did you run? Did you ever have the 'valve seat dropping' problem that's fairly common on those engines? Does the car currently have 171K , 217K or 271K? (100K after you bought it or...

I have this one and couldn't be happier. Picked it up on sale for $119. I see it is now $182. https://www.vminnovations.com/Product_12...furbished-.html

Originally Posted By: jj51702 Nice, what's your oci? Where can u buy formula shell besides Home Depot? My Costco carries chevron supreme which I've been using. Used to get it on sale at Menards for $2.00 per quart. Still have a couple cases in my secret stash.

2.0 Split Port Injection. It is a 5 speed wagon. I keep track of every fill up and the car has a running average of 35 MPG.

Originally Posted By: pbm Looks good. What OCI did you run? Did you ever have the 'valve seat dropping' problem that's fairly common on those engines? Does the car currently have 171K , 217K or 271K? (100K after you bought it or 100K after you changed the head?) OCI 5,000 miles Funny story. I...

Bought the car with 117K on it. At 171K I installed a new head. This is a picture under the valve cover 100K later. Since the head installation the car has had nothing but Shell white bottle 5w-20 and QS3600 or FL-400S filters. I think it looks pretty good.

Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone If you don't mind a refurb the Poulan Pro 5020AV is a heck of saw for the price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Poulan-Pro-20-In...738.m2548.l4275 I have the Craftsman version but upgraded to a K095 Forester Pro-Bar and full chisel chain, $199 with case and...

All I have used is Android. I am happy with it until Google decides my battery needs drained in 30 minutes. I guess that's the price I have to pay LOL.

Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack Well, now that your engine is finally broken in it's time to drive off the rest of the miles still left to go. How's the rest of the car doing? You might just end up some day down the road with a rust bucket that runs really well. Car is in really good shape...

Needed to change the VC gasket as it was leaking and getting on to the exhaust manifold. Thought I would share a quick photo I took. Car: 2003 Ford Focus SE Engine: 2.0 DOHC Zetec Milage: 193,XXX We bought the car with 94K on it. I have ran nothing but QSGB 5w-20 or 30 in it with either FL-400S...