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1994 Buick Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Spark, Timing chain.
Mileage: 80,000 miles.

Asked on March 28, 2012

Does anyone have a pic of how the timing marks on a 1994 buick 2.3 liter line up??

I just need a pic or location of the timing marks
Avatar Asked by jeremy76

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Replied on March 28, 2012

Buick -what model?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 29, 2012

its a buick achieva 2.3 liter

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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Replied on March 29, 2012

The Achieva is an Oldsmobile, not a Buick. There are 3 different 2.3 engine so we need the 8th digit of the VIN#.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on April 1, 2012

the 8th digit on the vin is a 3 n i didnt mean to call it a buick that was my fault.

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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Replied on April 1, 2012

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa448/Wrenchtech/42387758.gif

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on April 1, 2012

thank u for the pic! thats exactly what i needed

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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Replied on April 1, 2012

You're welcome. Be VERY careful when you rotate that engine. The pistons will hit the valves and bend them very easily.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on April 3, 2012

thanks for the tip!! the cam wouldnt rotate so i had to move the crank alil then it moved freely

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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Replied on April 3, 2012

That probably saved you $500 or more by doing that.

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Replied on April 3, 2012

ok on this 94 olds i got it n it didnt run so i changed the coils n still got nothin,so because there still wasent spark i moved to the timing chain and found that the tensionor was shot n the timing chain was jumpin around.i just replaced the tensionor,chain,and spockets n set the timing exactly what the pic showed n it still wont start.i also had the spark module tested!any ideas that might help would be greatly appreciated?thanks

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