if it is the 1.8L engine as in a 1990 Cabriolet the timing mark is located on the flywheel which is viewed through a hole on top of the transmission. The hole will have a circular plug that can easily be unscrewed and is about 2" in diameter. Most have a smaller hole in the center of the plug that is for factory use. The timing mark on the flywheel is damond shapped (a strechted triangle). The aligning marker (fixed) is attached to the bell housing and looks like an arrow pointing downward. There is no scale. Once you follow the 'setting the timing instructions' for your year car, all you have to do is turn the distributor until the diamond mark of the flywheel alligns with the fixed arrow and your done.
To adjust the timing on a 1992 VW Cabriolet with an 8.1 engine, first ensure the engine is at operating temperature and then disconnect the vacuum advance hose from the distributor. Use a timing light to check the current ignition timing by pointing it at the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley. If adjustments are needed, loosen the distributor hold-down bolt and rotate the distributor until the timing light indicates the desired timing mark, then retighten the bolt and reconnect the vacuum hose. Always consult the vehicle's service manual for the specific timing specifications.
There's a mark on the bottom of the hole in which the crankshaft pulley bolt goes into. That mark has to be aligned with the mark on the oil pan below it. The camshafts have marks on them which has to be aligned so they face each other. Install the timing belt, adjust and tighten the tensioner located above the crankshaft pulley and to the right of the water pump pulley, then rotate the crankshaft twice in a clockwise direction. When done, the camshafts should end up back where they started.
To set the timing on a 1992 VW Cabriolet, first ensure the engine is at TDC (Top Dead Center) on the compression stroke for cylinder number one. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley with the timing scale on the engine case. Next, check the distributor's rotor position; it should point towards the number one spark plug wire. Finally, adjust the distributor as needed to achieve the correct timing specification, usually around 6-10 degrees BTDC, while using a timing light to confirm accuracy.
Crankshaft
To set the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley of a 1983 Ford E350 step van, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Locate the timing marks on the crankshaft pulley and the timing cover. Rotate the engine using a socket on the crankshaft bolt until the timing mark on the pulley aligns with the appropriate mark on the timing cover, typically the TDC (top dead center) mark for cylinder number one. Once aligned, you can proceed with setting the ignition timing as needed.
To time a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage with a 1.5-liter engine, first ensure the engine is at TDC (Top Dead Center) for cylinder one by aligning the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley with the corresponding mark on the timing cover. Next, check the alignment of the camshaft sprocket; the timing mark should be aligned with the mark on the cylinder head. If necessary, adjust the timing belt to ensure both the crankshaft and camshaft marks align correctly. Finally, reassemble any components and start the engine to verify proper timing.
You have to look at the mark "I" on the crankshaft pulley and also Camshaft. Point both to the groved mark on the black plastic cover (the crankshaft is with neddle type of rubber floping out)
The mark on the camshaft should be aligned with the mark on the crankshaft.
To adjust the timing on a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6, first, ensure the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for cylinder one. Then, locate the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley and the corresponding mark on the timing cover. Loosen the distributor hold-down bolt and rotate the distributor until the timing mark aligns with the specified degree on the timing cover. Finally, retighten the distributor bolt and recheck the timing to ensure it remains correctly set.
2.4l dohc balance shaft timing mark, crankshaft sprocket timing mark,oil pump timing mark and camshaft TWO timing marks 2.4l sohc balance shft timing mark, crankshaft timing mark, oil pump timing mark and ONE camshaft timing mark. it is complicated only that everymark must be bang on, if not the pistons will hit the valves and YOU get to rebuild engine.
On a pre 1997 with a timing BELT: Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley lines up with the dot on the block at the 1 o'clock position. Check the timing mark on the camshaft. The small hole in the sprocket should line up with the dot on the head at the 12 o'clock position. If it is not lined up, turn the crankshaft one more turn, and both marks will line up.
the mark on the camshaft timing gear needs to line up with the mark on the crankshaft timing gear to ensure the camshaft is in proper time with the crankshaft. Keep in mind that the marks will only line-up every other revolution of the engine due to the crankshaft spinning twice as fast as the camshaft.