Tdc is where number 1 is. I am assuming you are trying to replace the timing belt I am including pic. On the harmonic balancer there should be a line or a "0" that lines up with a pointer and the compression shold be up as well, meaning the piston should be on tdc.
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Saturday, January 21st, 2012 AT 6:28 PM