it has timing marks on it, look!
timing belt broke?
Hey Adam==Get a manual from the parts store and it will give you the procedure and pictures. GoodluckJoe
you can also look the car up as a Mazda 323 its the same carTry an import auto parts store. The 1989 Tracer shows to be a 1989 MERCURY TRACER-IMPORT. .
1.6l
In a 1989 Mercury Sable : Both the 3.0 and the 3.8 litre V6 engines have a timing CHAIN
The 1989 Mercury Tracer 1.6 liter engine cylinder head bolt torque specification is 135 pounds. The cylinder head bolts should be torqued in 45 pound intervals.
On a 1989 Mercury Tracer , 1.6 liter four cylinder engine : firewall 1-----2-----3-----4 front of vehicle > driver
ignition control module is located under the distributor cap
It is in a housing on the engine end of the upper rad hose. When replacing it make sure the spring is toward the engine.
4 DEGREES BTDC.
The orifice tube on a 1989 Mercury Tracer is located in the air conditioning system, specifically within the refrigerant line between the evaporator and the condenser. To access it, you'll typically need to remove the refrigerant lines and the cover on the accumulator. It's important to ensure the A/C system is properly discharged before attempting to locate or replace the orifice tube.
PULL THE DIPSTICK!! the dip stick is located between the engine and the battery on the driver's side under the hood!