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1990 MAZDA 626
217,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MARK MITCHELL
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Hello I have a 1990 MAZDA 626 I just replaced the head gasket and put it back together, It seem that the timing is off, the car will not stay running....Help
Jul 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Put the engine no.1 piston on its compression TDC and check camshaft and crankshaft alignment marks if its in position and also rotor pointing at the no.1 cap tower if not the valve timing is off
Oct 7, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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