marty16610 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Posted October 1, 2005 Hi folks please help. I'm doing my timing belt (1.9 TDi 1999) I've set the engine up on TDC camshaft bar and pump locking pin in place but i cant see the timing mark on the flywheel i am using a mirror and a torch (stupid place for an inspection hole if you ask me) but i cant see the flywheel mark. Until i see the mark is lined up i ain't taking the old belt off.Engine was running perfect so dont think timing is out.The old belt has got a big split in it so doing it just in time.Anyone got a tip on how to see this flywheel mark.many thanks. Quote
Masked Marauder Posted October 1, 2005 Report Posted October 1, 2005 I spent about an hour before I did the following: I used a deep 10mm socket to remove the No1 Glow plug, put a stiff wire down the glow plug hole as a probe and turned the engine until it was about TDC. Then I found the mark on the flywheel by tweaking the crank back and forwards a touch at at time. If you do this take care though, you can't just put the wire in you have to lift it up, move the piston up in the bore, probe, and repeat until you find it. I also had to remove all the gubbins round the battery tray and the intercooler pipe too though. It really is a pig to do in an engine compartment where the engine is under the front of the car.... Quote
marty16610 Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Posted October 1, 2005 Totally agree about being a pig of a job, thinking of all the labour charge i am saving is keeping me smiling (at the moment). What does the timing mark look like all i have found is a small raised bump on the upper face behind the ring gear,sorry about vague discription.Cheers :unsure: Quote
Masked Marauder Posted October 1, 2005 Report Posted October 1, 2005 No, it is a definate stamp-mark into the flat edge of the flywheel. It is not like on the TIS though. It is obvious once you find it though, but there is no pointer on the housing, you have to center it in the hole. Quote
marty16610 Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Posted October 1, 2005 Stupid question but is that vertical flat edge or horizontal looking down into hole?? Quote
Justice Posted October 1, 2005 Report Posted October 1, 2005 If you take the tdc pins out the top and turn it over till they come back up again then look at the bottom they may be there this time i'm sure it once for the top twice for the bottom,I've just woken up so might be talking bollo*ks. Quote
marty16610 Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Posted October 1, 2005 Just been out side AGAIN,cleaned edge of flywheel with long cotton buds (don't take the p**s) now i can see a definite stamp mark lined up with a pointer in the hole looking down.What does the mark look like? Quote
marty16610 Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Posted October 1, 2005 Realised i done timing belt without disconnecting battery,should i disconnect it b4 starting engine to clear ecu memory and let it relearn values. Not having a good day. Quote
Masked Marauder Posted October 1, 2005 Report Posted October 1, 2005 If you take the tdc pins out the top and turn it over till they come back up again then look at the bottom they may be there this time i'm sure it once for the top twice for the bottom,I've just woken up so might be talking bollo*ks. Nah, the pullies on the pump and the cam are twice the size of the crank so they turn at half the speed. If the pins go in it should be TDC on No1 Quote
marty16610 Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Posted October 1, 2005 What about disconnecting battery b4 starting????? Quote
Masked Marauder Posted October 1, 2005 Report Posted October 1, 2005 No need. You have not changed anything electrical. Quote
marty16610 Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Posted October 1, 2005 Cheers m8 much appreciated.Thanx to Justice too Quote
marty16610 Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Posted October 2, 2005 Finished doing belt and engine started first spin only thing is new belt runs in slightly different position on pulleys than old one any reason for this? (ford belt and tensioner fitted) Quote
Masked Marauder Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 No, it is just sitting on the pully differently, as long as it is the same width as the old one then there is no need to worry. Quote
marty16610 Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Posted October 2, 2005 Ok m8 thanks for that :huh: Quote
marty16610 Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Posted October 2, 2005 Measured old belt should b 25mm only 23.5mm plus 4mm split across it, someone upstairs likes me this week lol :huh: :( Quote
marty16610 Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Posted October 5, 2005 Done about 100 miles since fitting belt with no problems.I didnt realise what a pig of a job it could be,give me escorts and astras any day.MANY thanks to all who helped,much appreciated :rolleyes: ^_^ :D Quote
Masked Marauder Posted October 6, 2005 Report Posted October 6, 2005 It will be easier the next time you do it! Quote
marty16610 Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Posted October 6, 2005 Yeah now i know what the mark looks like. Cheers m8 for your help :lol: Quote
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