3.0l. Where are the timing marks? - 2002 Saturn VUE

Hello Lange Lawerence,

It was a difficult time for AMERICAN cars...

Assuming the engine is in decent shape with EVEN cylinder pressures... (else compression test first)

- The IGNITION Control Module in those cars was not
particularly ROBUST... You might consider keeping a
KNOWN SPARE... in the vehicle (in case you ever plan
on taking a serious drive (ICM))
1981 LINCOLN MARK VI 5 0L 302cid V8 Ignition Control Module ICM RockAuto

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Fresh FUEL (ALWAYS)...

I always recommend checking all your
FIRE & FUEL... You did not say... CARBUETOR
or FUEL INJECTION.... IN EITHER CASE cleaning
and/or REPLACING might be necessary to assure proper ATOMIZATION of the FUEL entering the cylinders
1981 LINCOLN MARK VI 5 0L 302cid V8 Fuel Injector RockAuto

Make sure your spark is active (simple test light
going around the cylinders)... Timing, new plugs
and FRES FUEL... (timing light... of course)

AFTER that you will need to check your FUEL FLOW
and PRESSURE... (check out cleaning with GUNK
or BERRYMAN CHEMTOOL before replacing (I use)):
Amazon com Berryman 0120 12 Chemtool Carburetor Choke and Throttle Body...

Failing all that it is time to find one of those GIANT
SUN engine analyzers... (car club... perhaps)

Hope this helps

Carnac the Magnificent

You have to pull the upper intake manifold , that black plastic thing ! Video on youtube showing how to do it . Ford Fusion 3 0L DOHC Upper Intake Gaskets Ford Fusion 3 0L DOHC Spark Plug Replacement

Follow the link to a complete guide to replacing the timing belt on your engine http://www.newtiburon.com/forums/diy-engine/192520-2-0l-timing-belt-replacement.html

Need help URGENTLY Have 1998 Ford Contour 2 0L 4cyl engine Car will not...

Visit the on-line store, know as reliable-store, they have the repair manuals. I'm sure you will get the solution of your problem.
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Ignition timing or camshaft timing?

Ford Escort 2 0L Timing Belt

What engine does yours have ? 2.0l Zetec ? You need special tools !

Is this what you needed?

Fig. Fig. 14: Sprocket timing for belt installation-3.0L engines

Fig. Fig. 15: Secure the sprocket when removing or installing the nut-3.0L engines

Fig. Fig. 16: Timing belt tensioner-3.0L engines

Fig. Fig. 17: Positioning the tensioner-3.0L engines
The timing belt can be inspected by removing the upper (front outer) timing cover.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belts.
3. Remove the timing belt covers.
4. Identify the timing belt running direction to avoid reversal during installation.
5. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt and remove timing belt.
6. Remove the crankshaft sprocket flange.

To install:

1. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket until timing mark on crankshaft sprocket is lined up with the oil pump timing mark at 1 o'clock position.
2. Rotate the (inner) camshaft sprocket until mark on (inner) camshaft sprocket is lined up with the timing mark on alternator bracket.
3. Rotate the (outer) camshaft sprocket (radiator side) until mark on the sprocket is lined up with the timing mark on the timing belt inner cover. Refer to timing belt illustration.
4. Install the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket while maintaining pressure on the tensioner side.
5. Position the timing belt over the camshaft sprocket (radiator side). Next, position the belt under the water pump pulley, then over the (inner) sprocket and finally over the tensioner.
6. Apply rotating force in the opposite direction to the camshaft sprocket (radiator side) to create tension on the timing belt tension side.
7. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction and recheck engine timing marks.
8. Install the crankshaft sprocket flange.
9. Loosen the tensioner bolt and allow tensioner spring to tension the belt.
10. Again rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction (2) full turns. Recheck the engine timing. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm).
11. Install the timing covers.
12. Install the accessory drive belts.
13. Connect battery negative cable.

I assume you are replacing the timing belt, so just wactch the youtube video at the link 1999 03 Mazda Protege 1 8L 2 0L timing belt replacement pt 1