Timing Components

1987 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0LSECTION Timing Components





NOTE: The OEM service manual does not provide an image view of the timing marks.


The camshaft timing mark is located on the camshaft gear and rear timing belt cover. The crankshaft timing mark should line up at 10 Degree BTDC on the indicator scale.
RENDER: 1.0x

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