Timing Question... NEED HELP!

[1993TaurusSHO]

I am changing the timing belt and cam seals I took the belt off and have changed the seals... when I took the belt off I know it was in time... but when I went to get the bolt out the engine turned...but not the cams...so I know I will either put the engine in time or 180 degrees out....is there any other marks to check the timing on the crank or do i have to take #1 spark plug out and see if the piston is up????? Thanks for the help

 

[K-Dawg]

There is a mark (dot) on the crank timing belt gear that lines up with a mark at about 5 o'clock on the oil pump housing. When this is lined up, it puts the motor at TDC. Doesn't really matter if it was previously the intake or exhaust stroke.

 

[sdpatt]

Here is a link to a Forum topic with great photos of the alignment marks that need to be set to properly install the belt and synchronize the camshafts with the crankshaft. If you don't have a procedure for this service, you really need to visit the AutoZone.com webiste and look up the timing belt installation repair guide.

http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?p=72252#post72252