Need to check your idlers and tensioners. You should of replaced them at same time.
Timing chain.
Timing BELT
NO.
Timing is set by the PCM and is not adjustable.
The 3.3 litre V6 engine ( from the factory ) in a 1999 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
do u set the timing marks at btdc or tdc on a 2.5 mercury cougar
The 5.0 litre / 302 cubic inch V8 used in a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has a timing CHAIN
Timing Chains (2) with respective guides, tensioners and sprockets.
Diagrams for timing belt marks for 1999 Mercury Mystique cars are great for mechanic's. If they need to replace a timing belt the diagram can show pictures of how the parts are set up to make sure they are fixing the timing belt correctly.
You can check on eBay.
The 2.5 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Cougar has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
Yes , the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) has a timing BELT listed for the 3.3 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Villager