1998 Buick Regal timing chain

1998 BUICK REGAL
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PATRICK101375
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I've taken the timing chain off and now I'm ready to replace it . I know to get the no.1 piston top dead center but what about the other tow gears with dots, the camshaft gear and the other little gear how do the dots line up. All pointing down are up I'm stuck any help would be very very helpful. thanks.
Mar 9, 2008 at 3:52 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Like this...3.8?


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_9838Chain_1.jpg

And close up of the cam sprokets..put them on so the have the key in the keyways...and align as shown...


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_9838Chain1_1.jpg

Mar 9, 2008 at 5:21 AM
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