1992 Ford Tempo timing

1992 FORD TEMPO
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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
Jan 27, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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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 ?
Jan 28, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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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.
Jan 31, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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