Honestly, if you need to ask, you need to make sure this is a project you can tackle.
Typically, there will be 'marks' on the pulleys and cylinder head(s) to help you. They can vary, usually there is a little tab and a 'hatch' mark on it that lines up with a mark on a pully. Some cars just have just a couple of holes that are alinged before you tension the new belt. It depends on the manufacturer. You really need to consult a service manual to make sure you do it right.
This link can help you get an idea of what you are in for:http://www.vfaq.com/mods/timingbelt-2G.HTML
How do you change a landcruiser70 sries diesel timing belt I am putting a belt on that was broken and not sure about which marks to line up
line up the marks on the belt to the marks on the timing wheels
The sprockets have marks that line up with marks on the case.
every pulley has a mark on it that matches a notch on the inner timing belt/ oil pump cover, line up the white lines on the belt with these marks and that's it.. all 3 marks will line up belt-pulley-case.
it is auto timed thru the cam shaft and crankshaft sensors.You cannot change it. The timing belt has timing marks when you change the belt in which you line up the crank and cams.
I would like to install a timing belt on my 93 960 volvo / how do I line up the cams with the crank shaft???
This is not the Yugo page, this is the Ford Escort page.
belt it self has timing dots on it, line it up with cam dots and crank dot.
If the timing belt broke you probably got some bent valves. but as for puting the timing belt back on, there are marks on the outer edge of the cam and a indention on the valve cover behind it. line those up and on the crank gear blade there is a small v. line that up with the triangle on the engine- around the 10 o'clock position. then you will have to commpress the tensioner and use a small Allen wrench to hold it compressed. then install the timing belt and put the tensioner back and pull the pin. spin it over by hand and make sure the marks line back up
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There is no timing belt in that engine. It has a timing chain.
To line up the timing belt marks for a 97 Ford Escort, the cam and crank sprockets should both be oriented with the timing mark on each sprocket in the 12 o'clock position. The tension should not be released on the belt. Once tension is applied to the belt, that should bring the cam slightly rearward to the position where it's supposed to be. Then check the timing by turning the engine clockwise for two turns.