Engine Mechanical problem
1988 Mazda 323 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 198000 miles
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How do I match up timing when I change timing belt I can see the mark on top but not on the bottom which is the camshaft. The car starts but won't run the best so I 'm guessing the timing is off. Please help.

bobndianee wrote:

Engine Mechanical problem 1988 Mazda 323 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 198000 miles ---------------------------------------------------------------- How do I match up timing when I change timing belt I can see the mark on top but not on the bottom which is the camshaft. The car starts but won't run the best so I 'm guessing the timing is off. Please help.

Hello,

Here is a diagram of the timing marks....

I see the mark for the cylinder head but on the crankshaft I don't see the mark on sprocket what kind of mark is on the spocket & also the car did start but it's hard to start it's like it flooding out is that because it 's to far advanced.

bobndianee wrote:

I see the mark for the cylinder head but on the crankshaft I don't see the mark on sprocket what kind of mark is on the spocket & also the car did start but it's hard to start it's like it flooding out is that because it 's to far advanced.

Not exactly sure the marking on the sprocket. However, the keyway that keeps the spocket from spinning should be straight up. If the spocket has a backing plate attached to it look on it for the mark it.