Cams 90 degree out

Good morning,

Can you upload a picture of what you see that makes you think the timing is off?

I attached the correct alignment for the chain with the timing marks.

Roy

I put saran wrap in # 1 plug (front of motor, piston) when it popped out piston was down, i turned harmonic balancing pulley bolt clockwise until piston was up top. was clockwise right way to bring piston up for TDC?

Okay, if you look at the diagram I sent you, line up the crankshaft marks that I circled. That is top dead center for the piston in number 1 cylinder.

Roy

Rephrasing my last comment. did i go about getting front # 1 cylinder to TDC the proper way using saran rap for pop of exhaust strike? And thanks for keeping with me through this.

Forget the wrap and just set the marks so they are lined up as in the diagram.

Are or is the mark at 12 o clock?

Roy

Now my next question is, does this 97 2.4 have an intake cam oil seal, and if so where does it go? There was no seal when taken apart.

Yes, there is a seal and it should be behind the gear when you remove it.

Can you attach a picture for me to view?

Roy

When it stops raining and i get it all apart I will take a picture. was no seal on either cam when i first took them out.

Sounds like a plan.

Roy

So the seal goes on the intake cam on end that goes to timing cover?

You were going to attach pictures?

Roy

Well, i'm taking a break from this car for a bit. gotta regroup. Thanks, talk to you later.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Let me know when you want to continue.

Roy