need a special tool to lock in the cams. lock key sits at the twelve o'clock position.
A 1998 Mercury Mystique , 2.5 liter V6 has : ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
Timing marks are on the sprockets and on the timing belt itself. No other marks are necessary.
yes.
Timing is not adjustable.
According to Gates ( they manufacture timing belts etc. ) starting with the 1998 model of the Mercury Mystique - it shows to inspect the timing belt at 120,000 miles and replace if necessary on the 2.0 L - 4 cylinder engine
On a 1998 Mercury Mystique , 2.5 liter V6 engine : NO timing belt ( it has 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
A 1998 Mercury Mystique with the 4-cylinder 2.0 DOHC appears to have a non-interference engine. Therefore, if the timing belt breaks, there should be no damage to the valves/pistons.
were is the iac locate on a 1999 mercury mystique
According to the 1998 Mercury Mystique Owner Guide : ( 61.5 litres / 16.2 U.S. gallons )
yes
No , coil pack
where are the timing chain marks