Camshaft timing marks?

2005 NISSAN FRONTIER
100,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE DOTY
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I am having trouble on finding the crankshaft timing mark. please help.
Oct 27, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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STEVE W.
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The mark lines up with the crankshaft gear key. This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/frontier/2004

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Oct 27, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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BRENT4213
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what mark is TDC facing the engine.
May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_493.jpg

May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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VINCENTTUDISCA
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ive located the timing mark on the cam sprocket and cam sprocket but cannot find the location of the one on the engine? can you tell me where to find it or how to determine what it is???
May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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count teeth. needs 40 teeth betweem camshafts and 43 teeth between left cam and crank pully mark. .


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May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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GUITARPLAYINMAN
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The truck listed above has a 3.3 V6. engine with 143,000 miles.
First, I drove the truck for a few miles, and everything was fine. Then, it started missing very very hard, I pulled over and it finally quit running. The truck will not start unless starting fluid is sprayed into the intake. The fuel pump is putting out plenty of pressure, and a check engine light is on, showing a code of Camshaft Position Sensor. Could the Camshaft Position Sensor cause it to act like the fuel pump is out? Also, you cannot replace the Camshaft Position Sensor unless you replace the whole distributor, because it comes together as a whole assembly. Any other ideas?
Thanks.
May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

The first thing I would do is verify the distributor is turning when cranking. This sounds like the timing belt may have failed completely. That would stop spark and fuel.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

It would also explain the cam sensor code as well. I would check this before spending money on the distributor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start


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May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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JENDSLEY
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please show me timing diagram for 1998 nissan frontier
May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_367.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_3_98.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_5_13.jpg

How about this
May 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM (Merged)
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S.DURAN
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on the two gears, there are two marks instead of one.
how do I know which mark to use?
May 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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The chain has colored links that are to be matched up with the timing marks. https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/78975287.gif
May 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM (Merged)
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S.DURAN
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Each gear to the cam has two marks instead of one mark. I will try to send a picture tomorrow. And yes, the chain has colored links to match the timing marks, The question is which of the two marks is correct?
May 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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There should only be one actual timing mark there.
May 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM (Merged)
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S.DURAN
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Thank you for trying to assist, I will try to send a photo tomorrow to help clarify my confusion. Thanks again!
May 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM (Merged)
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Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
May 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM (Merged)
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DARLENE2508
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how do i know how to get the timing chain in the right place how does it fit on the cam?
Jul 6, 2021 at 3:24 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Darlene2508, The timing chain has paint marks on certain links for mating purposes. You need to get them lined up.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_TimingChain98FrontierFig14_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_TimingChain98FrontierFig16_1.jpg

If the paint marks are not visible, you need to clean the chain and check for links that are slightly darker to get the mating marks. Ignition Timing - Base 20 +/- 2 Deg. BTDC Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Cheers
Jul 6, 2021 at 3:24 PM (Merged)
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