How to correct timing on 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 engine

JKOXLEY

MEMBER
1999 DODGE INTREPID
223,000 MILES

I have both valve cover removed and timing is not correct on 2.7 liter engine. How to I proceed to correct timing and get it set correctly. There are no signs of timing chain jumping, however chain connecting two camshaft does appear to be very tight. Please provide diagrams and detailed procedure to find timing problem and correct it. How do I verify sprockets are correct?

Friday, September 27th, 2013 AT 9:46 AM

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

Before you tear it down, I would suggest turning the crank over to make sure the crank is in the correct location and then check the cam timing.

Basically, if the crank is not in the aligned position, then the cams will not be either.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/serpentine-belt-timing-belt-timing-chain-diagrams

However, below is the complete process which includes all the diagrams. Please run through this process and let us know what questions you have.

Thanks

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