1988 Mazda 323 Timming belt

1988 MAZDA 323
198,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BOBNDIANEE
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How do I match up timing when I change timing belt I can see the mark on top but not on the bottom which is the camshaft. The car starts but won't run the best so I 'm guessing the timing is off. Please help.
Sep 8, 2008 at 8:05 AM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello, Here is a diagram of the timing marks....


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_88mazda323timmark_1.jpg

Sep 8, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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BOBNDIANEE
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I see the mark for the cylinder head but on the crankshaft I don't see the mark on sprocket what kind of mark is on the spocket & also the car did start but it's hard to start it's like it flooding out is that because it 's to far advanced.
Sep 8, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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[quote:6ba65dce21="bobndianee"]I see the mark for the cylinder head but on the crankshaft I don't see the mark on sprocket what kind of mark is on the spocket & also the car did start but it's hard to start it's like it flooding out is that because it 's to far advanced.[/quote:6ba65dce21]

Not exactly sure the marking on the sprocket. However, the keyway that keeps the spocket from spinning should be straight up. If the spocket has a backing plate attached to it look on it for the mark it.
Sep 8, 2008 at 10:11 AM