How do you set the timing on a 98 escort zx2 dohc?

Answer 1

for the people trying to set the engine timing on the 2.0 ZETEC engine, note that there are no readily visible no timing marks used to set timing. Ford did include some notches on the lower crank pulley, but they are hard to see and harder to use accurately when setting the timing. Instead, it is easier to bring number one cylinder to top dead center by use of a crankshaft locking tool or other method. Remove the valve cover and the timing belt cover. You will need a straight flat bar to lock cams in place. The cams have slots on the ends of them opposite the cam pulleys. The flat bar will slip between the slots and hold them in place.

previous Answer

for the people trying to set 2.0 eng timing first of all no timing marks to set timing you bring no.one cly to top dead center r&r valve cover you need a straight flat bar to lock cams in line across back of cams second you need to lock crank shaft by installing a plug to lock crank plug hole is below exhaust manifold in rear of engineyou now are in time

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