1992 Ford Tempo timing

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1992 FORD TEMPO

Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual? Miles

PLEASE HELP 92 tempo turns over but wont start gets fuel / spark just died going down the road. How can I check the timing? Or any place on the web that tells how to replace the timing belt (so I do it right) I have checked plugs, fuel filter, pump, cylinoid ect. When the motor turns over I hear a quite boof sound from the exuast area every couple of seconds (when it fires?) Just wont start am I checking everything I think changing the belt is going to be a big job so I just want to make sure thats whats wrong. Thank you, mike

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DAVE H

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The 92 ford tempo is fitted with a timing chain. Not belt. Hire/buy a compression tester to check the cylinders?

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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 8:40 AM

FIXITMR

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Tempos are notorious for bad coil wires/coils!They can even have a visible spark!It should jump a half inch or more gap!Check inside wire ends/coil tip for corrosion!Also check power plug to coil for corrosion!You didnt specify the mileage although their odometers only go to 99k so it may be a moot point!I have a 92 that has around 260k and the timing is fine!I actually never have heard of chain failure?Very rare I suspect.