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combination of timing marks and take out spark plug on cyl #1 and put a rag in spark plug hole and when it pops out as you turn engine over by hand you will be on compression stroke ,then just align crankshaft timing marks.

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Q: How do you set a 1999 Kia Sportage engine on top dead center?
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