TIMING BELT AND TIMING MARKS

Tiny
PETERBERTUCCIO
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I am changing the timing belt on my 99 tracer and do not know where the timing marks are. The car is 2.0 l engine with single overhead cam. If you could please help me learn how to change the belt or at least find the timing marks. Thank you.
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 12:53 PM

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Tiny
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 1:41 PM
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THERSA JACKSON
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WHE TIMING BELT BREAKS WHAT POSTION SHOULD THE TIMING GEARS BE IN FOR NEW BELT INSTALLATION
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 5:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi Thersa,

Below is the diiagram for the timing marks. Just remamber that the Number 1 Cylinder has to be at Top Dead Center on the Compression Stroke.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_99tracertimingmarks_1.jpg



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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 5:04 PM (Merged)
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Do you need special equippment to torque a bolt? In order to change the timing belt I have to torque my crankshaft to 85 lbs. Thanks for any help.
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 5:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
ZACKMAN
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You need a torque wrench. Something like this.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_644046_1.jpg



Any auto parts store will have it. If you never use one before, ask them to show you how. That particular one is available at CSK/O'Reilly part number 644046 retails for $50.
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