Oh, dude, if the timing belt on a 1992 Pontiac Sunbird is 1-2 notches off, it can mess with the engine's timing, causing poor performance, misfires, or even engine damage. But hey, who needs proper timing anyway, right? Just kidding, get that belt fixed before your car starts sounding like a dying walrus.
yes
there is a sticker on your strut tower...my 88 is 8 degrees
Front of engine (behind serpentine belt).
if its a 4 cylinder, its located inside the timing case.
You don't- it's controlled by the PCM. If is has a 2.5 engine you cann't adjust the timing
Mine did this and I found out it was the timing belt that needed to be changed.
behind timing cover on front of engine if its a 2.0 ltr ohc
To set the timing on a 1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE, first, ensure the engine is at operating temperature and then turn off the engine. Connect a timing light to the number one spark plug wire and the battery, then start the engine. Locate the timing marks on the crankshaft pulley and the timing cover, and adjust the distributor as necessary to align the marks to the specified timing degree, usually around 10 degrees BTDC for this model. Finally, tighten the distributor clamp and recheck the timing to ensure it is set correctly.
On a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird with a 2.0 OHC engine, the timing marks are typically located on the crankshaft pulley and the timing cover. The crankshaft pulley has a mark that aligns with a reference point on the timing cover, indicating the correct timing position. Additionally, the camshaft timing marks should align with corresponding marks on the camshaft gear and cylinder head when the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke. Proper alignment of these marks is crucial for maintaining engine timing and performance.
After you have released the tension from the belt, remove the 2 obvious bolts that hold it to the engine block.
On The Crankshaft It Has A Magnet & On The Timing Cover It Has A Pick Up Coil, This Sends The Control Box Under The Coils Information As When To Fire That Coil. The Timing Is Done By The Computer.
if im not mistaken..it is behind the timing cover..it runs off the timing belt You are correct. It is the belt tensioner for your timing belt and a pain to release to release the tension and also not the easiest to replace.