After changing the crankshaft and cam sensors, Is it necessary to time engine before it will start?
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Asked by cheriwalker65 Aug 27, 2014 at 07:02 PM about the 2002 Mercury Cougar V6 Hatchback FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After changing the crankshaft and cam sensors, Is it necessary to time engine before it
will start? Can I get the step by step on how to time the v6 2.5 with no start?

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FordNut answered 9 years ago

You can't set the timing. It's controlled by the ECU unless you mean cam timing, and that means removing the timing chain...no way has that been moved.

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