Timing marks

2004 NISSAN HARDBODY
140,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RYAZ
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I have the truck listed above with a ka20 petrol engine. Got new timing chains. The top chain got markings. The bottom chain does not have any markings. Please help. How do i align the bottom?
Dec 11, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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Unfortunately, this engine was not offered here in the USA so we don't have a specific manual on this, but your crank sprocket is going to have some sort of marking on it to line up with the chain marking.

Here is a guide that will help with more general info:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/serpentine-belt-timing-belt-timing-chain-diagrams

I am attaching the info below on the closest engine we have here in the USA.

If there are no marking at all then you need to turn the engine so that number 1 cylinder is at top dead center. Then turn the cam so that the valves are closed on cylinder 1. Then line the cam marking on the chain and put it on the crank as well.

Clearly having timing marks makes this easier but it can be done without them.

Please let us know if you have questions on this and we can go from there. Thanks
Oct 1, 2021 at 4:49 PM