TIMING BELT AND TIMING MARKS

1999 MERCURY TRACER
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PETERBERTUCCIO
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I am changing the timing belt on my 99 tracer and do not know where the timing marks are. The car is 2.0 l engine with single overhead cam. If you could please help me learn how to change the belt or at least find the timing marks. Thank you.
Mar 31, 2010 at 5:53 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Mar 31, 2010 at 6:41 AM
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THERSA JACKSON
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WHE TIMING BELT BREAKS WHAT POSTION SHOULD THE TIMING GEARS BE IN FOR NEW BELT INSTALLATION
Aug 2, 2019 at 10:04 AM (Merged)
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hi Thersa, Below is the diiagram for the timing marks. Just remamber that the Number 1 Cylinder has to be at Top Dead Center on the Compression Stroke.


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Aug 2, 2019 at 10:04 AM (Merged)
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JKK2049
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Do you need special equippment to torque a bolt? in order to change the timing belt i have to torque my crankshaft to 85 lbs..... thanks for any help....
Aug 2, 2019 at 10:04 AM (Merged)
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ZACKMAN
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You need a torque wrench. Something like this.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_644046_1.jpg

Any auto parts store will have it. If you never use one before, ask them to show you how. That particular one is available at CSK/O'Reilly part number 644046 retails for $50.
Aug 2, 2019 at 10:04 AM (Merged)
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