1988 Mazda 323 Timming belt

BOBNDIANEE

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1988 MAZDA 323
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
198,000 MILES

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.

Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 8:05 AM

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OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Hello,

Here is a diagram of the timing marks....

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Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 9:15 AM

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.

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Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 9:48 AM

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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.

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Monday, September 8th, 2008 AT 10:11 AM