How do you check the timing? - 1996 Land Rover Discovery

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IGNITION TIMING Specifications Application/Qualifier Transmission Set Timing Spec (Min-Max) Crankshaft Degrees Set Timing Spec (Min-Max) RPM Auto Trans Gear Check Timing Spec (Min-Max) Crankshaft Degrees Check Timing Spec (Min-Max) RPM Footnote GS Auto Transmission - - Parking 0 - 10 - (1)(2) Manual Transmission - - - 0 - 10 - (1)(2)
Footnotes Note-ID Description 1 Reference only, timing is not adjustable. 2 Check timing with a suitable timing light or scan tool. If timing is not within specified range, further diagnosis of the engine management system is necessary.

Timing chain out of time. Check it again. Confirm alignment marks.

Error Code: P0012

Fault Location:

Camshaft Position (CMP), Intake/Left/Front, Bank 1 - Timing Over-Retarded


Possible Cause:

Valve timing.

Mechanical fault.

Camshaft position (CMP) actuator.

Intake Camshaft Adjuster tight/stuck.

Intake Camshaft Adjuster faulty.

Possible Solutions:

Check Intake Camshaft Adjuster.


Check valve timing.

Check the timing gears.

you can check ignition timing but not valve timing unless cover is removed

1. Have your timing chain, and timing sprockets checked. The timing chain probably snapped or jumped timing if you have broken teeth on the sprockets.
2. If the timing checks out, have the cylinders compression tested and check for bent valves, etc.
3. Check the firing order and spark plug orientation:

• 2.4 liter DOHC L4 VIN "T"
• 3.1 liter V-6 VIN "M"

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looking for mark on engine 96+ mazda pickup b3000 so i can check with timing light

by check timing do you mean base ignition timing or cam timing ,base ig. timing is handled by pcm not adjustable cam timing can be checked by removing all necessary components to gain access and remove timing belt covers rotate engine till #1 cylinder is @ tdc on compression stroke and check to see if all timing marks line up

check timing it should be 5 b tdc 600 idle speed . this is for manual or automatic . check fuel pressure it should be 38 psi. when check timing idle speed should be at 600-800 rpms.your timing has to be checked using a scanner only. not adjustable with timing light.