1997 Oldsmobile Regency Timing

1997 OLDSMOBILE NINETY-EIGHT REGENCY
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LAUREL63
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I need to set the timing on a 1997 oldsmobile regency, 3.8 L engine. I repaired the heads for a blown gasket, and replaced the timing belt. The car tries to start but won't. Thanks for your help. L Williams
Mar 14, 2010 at 10:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you put engine no.1 piston on its compression stroke/TDC and line the cam and crank?

The ignition timing is not adjustable its electronically controlled.
Mar 14, 2010 at 11:24 PM
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