I a 95 Mazda mpv 3.0v6 and done timing on it I got the timing marks alright and I pointed the rotorbutton to number one plug and no firing I pointed it to number 2and it runs fine and I put a obdll on it and it says cylinder 6 missfire now and my Engin light blinks too please let me know what it could be

Here's a link to your timing belt. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Timing Belt And Sprockets AutoZone com Here's another link on your firing order. Specifications Firing Order AutoZone com

I would say install as is,you can always reset at 8 degrees if engine won't start.Can you move distrubeter

the little dots line up with the part of the timing cover surface that points inward.

complex job chains have coloured links to line up with gears and a set number of links between timing marks, best get a manual or a professional to do job

It will be the same as most other motors. Disconnect the belt from the harmonic balancer and turn it til you see a mark (it will be a divit or lines) and line it up with the ones that are right above it. When you do this it will be 50/50 shot that the number one piston is top dead center. There should be the number of the pistons on the intake. Or you can call auto parts store and get the firing order. One more thing that you need to check is that the rotor under the distributor is pointing at the plug wire that goes to the number one piston. Those three things all lined up will do it.

I was browsing unsolved problems. If you still have the problem, I'll try to help you. But it's going to be awhile trying to communicate back and forth. First...Check the engine for spark. Take off a plug wire and stick a screw driver in the wire end and place the metal part of the screw driver next to something on the van that's metal. Have someone crank it over for just a second or two and see if a small spark jumps from the screw driver to the metal part. I'll check back for your answer.

The cylinder order is 1,2,3 (rear row, left-to-right) and then 4,5,6 (front row, left-to-right).
When replacing spark plug wires or plugs, it's very helpful to do one at a time to avoid connecting them incorrectly.
Hope this helps, Sherwin

You don't have your engine size posted so pick the applicable application:

1989 Mazda MPV
2.6 liter SOHC L4

1989 Mazda MPV 2WD
3.0 liter DOHC V-6

firing order is 1-3-4-2, cylinder number 1 is closest to the timing belt

The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. The cylinders are, front bank is from drivers side to passenger, 6-5-4 , and 3-2-1 at the firewall. This is for a 2004 Mazda MPV.