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How do you set the timing on a 95 Escort 1.8L after belt broke while driving?

To set the timing on a 1995 Escort 1.8L after the belt broke while driving, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Remove the serpentine belt.

2. Remove the timing belt cover.

3. Locate the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft.

4. Align the timing marks.

5. Install the timing belt.

6. Install the timing belt cover.

7. Install the serpentine belt.

Here are more detailed instructions for each step:

1. Remove the serpentine belt.

- You can do this by loosening the tensioner bolt and then removing the belt from the pulleys.

2. Remove the timing belt cover.

- The timing cover is located on the front of the engine and held in place by bolts.

3. Locate the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft.

- The camshaft timing mark is usually located on the back of the camshaft, and the crankshaft timing mark is usually located on the front of the crankshaft.

- The marks should line up with each other when the engine is at top dead center.

4. Align the timing marks.

- You can do this by turning the crankshaft until the timing marks line up.

- You may need to use a wrench to turn the crankshaft.

5. Install the timing belt.

- Install the timing belt around the camshaft and crankshaft.

- Make sure the timing marks line up when the belt installed.

6. Install the timing belt cover.

- Reinstall the timing cover and tighten the bolts.

7. Install the serpentine belt.

- Reinstall the serpentine belt and tighten the tensioner bolt.

Double check that all marks line up, turn the engine over by hand 2 full revolutions, and recheck again.