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Ok, I was able to get the Loyale running after setting the Flywheel position to 0, pulling the distributor and adjusting the rotor to the mark on the distributor housing. The car started but ran very rough and would stall if I did not give it gas, I then tried rotating the distributor and was able to get it a little better by twisting the distributor all the way to the farthest position. I did not remove the spark plug to feel for compression since I was able to find the 0 mark on the flywheel. Is it possible for the mark on the flywheel to be at 0 but the #1 piston not be in the right position therefore causing the timing to be off even if I lined up the rotor and distributor while the flywheel mark is at 0? I feel like I am so close but must not have done something right? Thanks, Chris in Olympia, WA

I am having a starting issue with my 92 Loyale, it has the 1.8L in it. What happens is it turns over nice and strong but will not start. I am getting spark on all 4 plugs and there is gas in the tank, although I do not smell it when trying to start. I also added some heet to the gas. This issue has happened before intermittently usually in cold weather. In the past I would sometimes wait 30 minutes or so and it would start. I changed the plugs, wires and distributor cap about a year ago and the problem had not resurfaced until last week. I bought a new rotor but was unable to get to the screw to get the old one out so I did not swap it out. So after the problem resurfaced during our recent cold spell I thought maybe the old rotor was to blame and after struggling to get it unscrewed I decided to pull the whole distributor in order to get to the rotor screw, I was worried I would strip the screw on the rotor. So I pull the distributor and then I am able to easily get the screw off and install the new rotor. I went to reinstall the distributor when I realized I may have made a big mistake because I didn't mark what position the distributor and rotor were in My rig still won't start but now I am wondering if I created a new problem by removing the distributor without marking it's position? If the rotor is not lined up correctly would the car start at all or just start and run like crap? What is the easiest way to get the distributor into the correct position? Thanks, Chris in Olympia, WA.

Thanks Mark, I fell much more confident about doing the job thanks to your and others help here! One last question, I hope, when I remove the valve cover is oil going to pour out? Just trying to determine if my make shift drain pan is sufficeint. Thanks again, Chris

The gasket set I bought did not come with the new rubber gromets, should I try to track those down somewhere or just reuse the old ones? Thanks, Chris

Hello, I am in a bit of a pickle, our friends dog ate almost all the way through the front passenger shoulder strap of the seat belt assembly on our 92 Loyale. It has the automatic electric seatbelt. The dealership wants $400+ to install a new one. Anyone no what is involved in replacing this part and where to find one? Thanks, Chris

Hello, I searched the archive and couldn't find all the answers I needed and was hoping someone can help me out. I have a 92 Loyale that is leaking a lot of oil from the passenger side valve cover. I purchased a new gasket set and was wondering if anybody had any helpful hints. I am not the most mechanically inclined but I try! I don't have a tourqe wrench, will this be a problem? It looks like I just need to remove the four bolts clean up the valve covers, install the new gasket and tighten the bolts back down. Am I missing something? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris