"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote
> Caroline wrote:
> > The Chilton's manual says to use "the red timing mark" for all 89 Civics.
>
> The red mark indicates 18°BTDC while the two marks immediately surrounding
> it indicate +/- 2°. One should not use this mark for setting up a timing
> belt as valves will get bent. The TDC mark is white and should align with
> the pointers on the lower cover. Incidentally, the marks on the cam pulley
> should align with the top surface of the head when the word up is indeed up.

Thanks for the correction.