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For the 1990 Dodge Dakota : The 2.5 litre four cylinder engine has a timing BELT The 3.9 litre V6 and the 5.2 litre V8 engines have a timing CHAIN
The Dodge 3.9L has a timing chain.
go buy a reference manual
chain
All 1998 Dodge Dakota's have a timing chain and not a belt.
It was available with a four, six, or eight cylinder engine.
right bank, rear cylinder
most crank sensors are for engine timing with the cam shaft, the distributor on at least 97' dodge and newer controls fuel timing.
It is on the lower drivers side, rear of the engine.
Cylinder #2 Misfire
Looking at the engine, the #1 cylinder will on your right hand side of the block, very first cylinder.
The distributor is set to zero degrees with the aid of a scan tool. You can not sync it with a timing light.