Ok guys, new to the forum, very 1st post. I've been reading a lot about this car & my problems with it. So I've bought this non running car, has 71xxx miles on it. Cranks but does not start. It is getting fuel, but no spark. 1st thing is I let a buddy mess with it. He took off the timing cover & messed with the chain & sprockets. I just want to start over on timing this thing. How do I go about it? Thanks!

 

I learned how to change my timing chain on my 2001 marquis on youtube.

 

Yes, but this isn't just a timing chain replace. The crankshaft got turned and the camshaft sprockets moved. I need to know how to set proper timing, from scratch.

 

The video on youtube shows you how.