Yes, but the procedure requires many steps to position the valve train (#1 Cyl. to combustion) and positioning the distributor CAM to fire on #1 firing order. See dealer's service manual for setting timing.
An engine can be timed without a timing light by using the markings on the harmonic balancer. Each mark indicates 1 degree above or below top dead center.
It is not timed with a timing light. It is set to 0 deg with a scan toolIt is not timed with a timing light. It is set to 0 deg with a scan tool
The distributor is not "timed". It is Synced to 0 degrees with a scan tool. IT can not be done with a timing light.The distributor is not "timed". It is Synced to 0 degrees with a scan tool. IT can not be done with a timing light.
The 2001 Grand AM was not available with a belt timed engine. All engine options are chain timed.
it does not mean that. it means that the timing is off so it has to be timed by a timing gun pointed at the distributer and adjusted
It is not timed with a timing light. It is set to 0 deg with a scan tool.
Noisy, and you cannot keep the engine timed.
The "engine timing mechanism" is a system of gears and belts(or chains) that keep the rotation of the crankshaft synchronized (timed) with the cam shaft so they operate at the same intervals.
Absolutely, a badly timed engine can run like a heap of S--t
When it become noisy, or your engine cannot be timed or kept in time correctly.
The specs call for the engine to be timed correctly for proper operation. Hope this helps!
There is not scheduled replacement of the timing chain. It will normally last the life of the engine until the engine needs a complete overhaul. Replace it is it is noisy, or you cannot keep the engine timed correctly.