Camshaft timing problem?

2002 FORD LASER
200,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GALWYNN
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Need help doing with timing on my vehicle listed above.
Jan 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The ignition timing is not adjustable, is that what you meant?

Base Timing .................... 10 degrees ± 2 degrees BTDC (Not Adjustable)

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Jan 19, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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GALWYNN
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sorry it's the cam timing i can't quite get it right or find anything on how to.
Jan 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Gotcha, here is the timing belts marks for the timing belt replacement procedure. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Jan 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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GALWYNN
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yeah that's what i need but for the 1.6 16 valve DOHC. It's a 2002 Ford laser LXI.
Jan 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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GALWYNN
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Has got letters for intake and exhaust on both cam pulleys but not sure where they're meant to line up.
Jan 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Okay, this one is a little different, you will need a couple special tools that line up the camshaft and crankshaft. Here are the instructions. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Jan 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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