Timing Marks

Post by **Dubstar** » 25 Jun 2007, 18:22

I'm trying to set the timing on a 1.9DG and I can find the mark on the big pulley, but where is the one I'm supposed to line it up with? I've tried the Wiki and I can see lots that tell me what the timing should be, but not where the marks are. Unless I just couldn't see it for looking.
Thanks
Shane

Post by **kevtherev** » 25 Jun 2007, 18:30

the mark you seek is on the crankshaft pulley

TDC is on the pulley and is a "U" shaped mark on the side nearest you.

the firing mark or 5deg Before TDC is a v shaped notch to the right of the "U" and on the opposite side of the crankshaft pulley

Post by **Dubstar** » 25 Jun 2007, 18:59

Is that on the block or the other pulley? I've found the one on the big crank pulley.

Post by **wasserleaker** » 25 Jun 2007, 19:05

you line the pulley timing mark up with the 'split line' between the 2 engine case halves, mate, there is no actual cast in mark or arrow or anything on the engine, if thats what you meant. hope that helps

Post by **kevtherev** » 25 Jun 2007, 19:06

There's two marks on the crank pulley (on the later vans 86 on the "v" is 5 deg BTDC) one mark on the earlier vans (TDC)

and it lines up with the straight line of the block casting....

Post by **Dubstar** » 25 Jun 2007, 21:08

Cheers guys. I'm used to timing Fords that have so many timing marks it's not true! I'll give it a whirl tomorrow now. I might also tell my mate who's van it is to go and buy a manual.