The 2.3 liter 4 cylinder and the 3.0 liter V6 have a timing CHAIN
It is recommended to replace the timing belt in a 1994 Mercury Topaz every 60,000-100,000 miles. It is important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines to prevent potential engine damage due to belt failure.
the timing is usually set by adjusting the distributor and using a timing light on the number one cylinder and pointing the light at the harmonic balancer on the bottom of the engine crankshaft pulley,the timing mark on thr balancer should be marked on the correct degree for example 10 degrees before top dead center. as the distributor is turned the timing on the light will adjust to the balancer . to get the correct timing look under your hood for a sticker that has timing and sparkplug gap specs.
The 1987 22RE engine has a timing chain, not a timing belt. Timing chains are generally more durable and are designed to last the life of the engine, whereas timing belts need to be replaced at regular intervals.
Yes, it uses an internal timing "CHAIN", not a belt. The timing chain should last until the engine needs to be rebuilt.
A belt diagram for a 1985 Mercury Topaz can be found in the maintenance manual of the car. Sometimes, there is a sticker on the car with the diagram, and an auto shop might print a copy of the diagram for the person.
Your 1991 Mercury Topaz 2.3 liter has a timing CHAIN
It is recommended to replace the timing belt in a 1994 Mercury Topaz every 60,000-100,000 miles. It is important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines to prevent potential engine damage due to belt failure.
On a 1993 Mercury Topaz : Both the 2.3 litre four cylinder engine and the 3.0 litre V6 engine use a timing CHAIN
Timing chain.
Timing BELT
The 4 cylinder has a timing belt
timing CHAIN
Chain
The 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 2006 Mercury Montego has a timing CHAIN
The engine in the Mercury Villager does not use a timing chain, it uses a timing belt. The recommended belt replacement interval is 105,000 miles.
It must have a timing chain because Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) only lists a timing belt for the 4 cylinder engine on a 2000 Mercury Cougar
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1998 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT