I need the timing marks for a 1998 Saturn SL1 sohc

Chain.

Could be that timing is out a tooth. If it was running fine before replacement i would say timing....could be wrong....just a guess really....hope this helps some and good luck..

if it is an SL1 it has a SOHC 1.9L. Basically the same engine was in all saturns 91-99, just different heads. the Sl2 had double over head cam and the Sl1 had SOHC.

When you get the timeing cover off there is a mark on both gears the one on the crank needs to be at 6 o clock and the one on the cam needs to be at 12 there is also a hole at 8 o clock on the top gear were you need to put a timing pin while you put everything back to geather the marks on both gears need to be cnetered in a link on the chain

The best idea would be to get a Haynes manual from the local auto parts store. The number one thing is to mark the gear/pulley and the block. just use a grease crayon, and draw a straight line from the gear to the block. that way you can align the gears back up with there correct position. also before you make the mark, the #1 cylinder needs to be at the TDC (top dead center) position. I hope this helps Please rate this Thank You

"Just need to know how to aline...". What? The best advice that I can give you is to get the Haynes repair manual on your vehicle. Anything that will need aligning should be explained in that manual. Good Luck.

Check the cam/crank sensors. Also, if the car happens to have a distributor, make sure it is not 180 degrees off. If this does not help, then do a compression check. Remember, and engine only needs three things to run. Fuel, Spark, and Compression. (in order of course.) The firing order for your engine is 1,4,3,2.

hi  it has a timing chain

Valves Yeah. Put Some Valve Cleaner In Your Gas You Can Buy It At Pretty Much Any Auto Parts Store For About $5.00 If This Doesnt Fix It You May Need A Valve Adjustment.

A Valve Adjustment If Done Yourself Will Take A Repair Manual, Feeler Gauges And A Wrench.


The Timing Chain Is Usually A Steady Scrapping Sound.

Here is your diagram, Please leave me a FI YA comment if I fixed ya thanks http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/tec_info/1998/eagle/talon/1998_eagle_talon_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm