Timing belt broke

[prysm1]

The timing belt on my moms 93 escort wagon 1.9 broke while driving. It's been 20 years sense ive done this kind of thing. Before I put the new belt on i wanna make sure ive got the cam and crank lined up right. Can I just line up the mark on both or do I need to pull out #1 plug and make sure it's on the upstroke before I line up the crank with the mark? Like I said it's been a loooooong time sense my last timing belt..Thanks for the help.

[svtzx2]

yes if there are timming marks on them mine didnt good luck

[tommyboy]

I have a 95 escort wagon 1.9L and the timing belt broke on mine too. On mine there were marks on cam and crank pulleys and when you get them lined up properly number one cylinder will be at Top dead center, and all your valves will be lined up. If you can get the Haynes Manual there is a good diagram in there. Hopefully your valves didn't get bent, cause this commonly happens when the timing belt goes. I lucked out and mine were o.k..

[carnut]

my advice is teh first set of valves one need to be opened and one closed this is done by lining up the arrow marks on the back of the timing cog line them both up then replace it the car should start like a dream ok if not get back to me