I had a link to info on changing timing belt on 96 2.3 but now I can't find it anyone know how to get to it told what was involved and how to do it thanks

 

Start here: Linkee


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For some reason, I can't open the link, so I don't know which procedure it is recommending. Most procedures have you worry about setting the timing marks before you start the replacement, i.e., have the #1 piston at the top of the cylinder on the compression stroke, line up the timing marks on the crank pulley, and have the cam centered on the marks behind the timing cover.

If you are simply replacing the belt for maintenance reasons, pre-setting timing marks isn't important if you follow these steps:

1. Before removing the old belt, make a couple of marks on the belt in line with making the same marks on the cam sprocket. Do the same thing to the auxilary shaft sprocket and belt. You will only need one mark on the crank sprocket and belt.

2. After removing the old belt, lay the new belt on top of it lining up the belt teeth. Mark the new belt the same as the old belt.

3. Replace the new belt on the engine lining up the marks on the new belt with the marks you made on the sprockets. The belt will now be in time, and not further adjustments will be necessary. jd