Diesel timing

Post by **T123** » 18 Apr 2008, 20:27

Hi,
I pulled of my cam timing belt (you know, the whole shabbang), to replace it with a new one. Then one of my kids managed to turn the pulleys all over the place, so now i am not sure how i should proceed.
Could someone tell me from A - Z how i put a new belt on. As i understand correctly, the timing needs to be perfect. I need a bit of details, as i am not a pro mechanic. I couldn't find anything on search.
Thx,
Dave

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 18 Apr 2008, 20:32

Did you buy the special tools before you started?

Post by **T123** » 18 Apr 2008, 20:41

Simon Baxter wrote:Did you buy the special tools before you started?

Hi, got no special tools other than standard tools. Is there no way of doing this without special tools?

Post by **Krisis** » 18 Apr 2008, 20:45

it can be done

I will contact you tomorrow & explain how
TTFN & cheers
kris

Post by **Hypnovan** » 19 Apr 2008, 21:03

I want to know too so would you please post your answer on this thread.

All tools are special tools when you know how to use them without having to consciously decide which one to use for which job. That's why screwdrivers have such large handles - to hit things with.

Post by **Krisis** » 19 Apr 2008, 21:52

Sorry Guys,
I got caught up

From which point do I need to start ?
Kris

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 19 Apr 2008, 22:46

You need to start with some tools for the job and not some bits of wood.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LASER-Diesel-Timi ... dZViewItem

Thats your starting point.

Post by **Krisis** » 19 Apr 2008, 23:17

Mr Baxter
Are you trying to put my piece of metal and my steel bar to shame

In an ideal world yes get the stuff but I didnt have that luxury at the time.
TTFN Krisis

Post by **T123** » 20 Apr 2008, 20:26

Just did it.....no tools required. Used some bits i found on the ground.....timed perfectly! I used a manual aquired from metalmick8y.
Thx,
Dave

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 20 Apr 2008, 21:49

Post by **andysimpson** » 20 Apr 2008, 21:54

Post by **Hypnovan** » 20 Apr 2008, 22:19

.....bits you found on the floor like what? Twigs, fag butts and leaves? Still a spontaneous manifestation of what is needed is theoretically possible.

Post by **T123** » 20 Apr 2008, 22:34

Lol....yeah, i used a bolt and some wood to hold the diesel pump at the mark. Then i used apiece of metal which fitted perfectly into the mark inside the valve cover. etc etc. Point is, it works. Proper tools would have been better, but i guess i couldn't wait for that.
Thx,
D

Post by **Hypnovan** » 21 Apr 2008, 17:46

you're going to send the folks on this forum round the bend if you keep telling them you can fix a dub with bits of wood and string. Perhaps you could patent your technology or at the very least, show us what you have done and how.

Can you also make alloy wheels out of paper plates from the pound shop?

Post by **T123** » 22 Apr 2008, 05:35

Hypnovan wrote:you're going to send the folks on this forum round the bend if you keep telling them you can fix a dub with bits of wood and string. Perhaps you could patent your technology or at the very least, show us what you have done and how.

Can you also make alloy wheels out of paper plates from the pound shop?

It worked fine. What am i suppose to do? Wait for the special tools to arrive.....the belt might have snapped by then! I'm not in the UK where everything is available see.....Norway might as well be Antartica......and the prices are sky. I am looking to buy a new exhaust pipe (from turbo). They want freekin 150p for it here!!!!!!! Justcampers sells them for 35p....
Looks like i have to make my own pipe this time.....stainless would be cool.
D