Need to replace timing chain for a straight 6 engine

Question edited for clarity.

The timing is messed up. Normally it has to be TDC on the Compression Stroke of Cylinder 1. It is a FOUR stroke engine so there are 4 lots of TDC. Or you lock everything using a timing kit, which locks the crank and the cam sprockets..

A P0320 code indicates an issue with the signal that indicates the speed of the engine. This means that the ECM (engine control module) doesn't know where the crankshaft or camshaft is, so it isn't able to distribute fuel or fire spark plugs at the right time.

p0320 Code - Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit

sure
every time the ASD drops
or every time i run sparkplugs to 300 k miles
all jeeps do that hell all gas cars since 1884 (still runs to)
all do.
its called a TUNEUP., ask grand dad.

Find it in the workshop repair manual wiring diagram . If you don't have a manual you may be able to get a page print out from a near by repair shop.

You have a timing chain that is good for the life of the engine. The only thing that could need replacing is the chain tensioner if it starts to make noise.

Behind the timing chain cover, front of the engine. You need to remove everything in your way to get to it.

You didn't post your engine size so please choose the apprpriate diagram:





1989-98 2.5L Engine firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise






2.8L Engine firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributor rotation: Clockwise





4.0L Engine firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4 Distributor rotation: Clockwise





5.2L and 5.9L Engine firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise

More or less two hours. The process can view the Jeep ZJ Service and Repair Manual - Secc24 Heating and Air Conditioning

I hope help you. Good luck.

The first thing I would do since you think it was flooded is to replace the sparkplugs, sometimes if a spark plug has been washed out with gas you cannot get it completely dried out. After you replace sparkplugs try to start the engine. If the engine starts I would still recommend that you change your oil because of fuel saturation. If your engine fails to start I would suspect that you have a bad crankshaft position sensor as it is known to give problems. The crankshaft position sensor is located on the top of the transmission bell housing on the drivers side.

if this has the 4.0 ltr, it is on the rear corner of the head near the corner of the valve cover,it screws straight down into the head and is actually a very small and slender sensor,and has a one wire connector and i believe the sensor connector is white,but the wiring connector that goes to it is black if i remember correctly,hope this helps

your timings off, if its a straight six the distributor is on the left side of your engine, if its a v 6 i think its on the intake manifold
but your definitly out of time!