Hi guys. I'm on changing the timing belt but have fallen at the first.
I cant find any TDC hole in the flywheel. I know its supposed to be under the starter motor and that its 8mm but can I hell find it!!
I'd really apreciate anyone that could give me directions, a pic of where too look, or any info that will help.
Many thanks in advance guys.
Darren
dw10ated flywheel TDC timing hole help please.
Moderator: Moderators
-
harllequin
- Newbie
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:18 pm
Re: dw10ated flywheel TDC timing hole help please.
The timing hole on that engine, I believe, is in the tin plate that covers the flywheel, below the starter, but not directly under the starter like the 1.9td engine.
There is an alternative method....when you have removed the crank pulley and the plastic covers, turn the engine slowly until the camshaft hole is at about 8 o'clock, fit an 8mm bolt to lock the camshaft, then get tipex or white paint, mark the teeth on the cam pulley, the injection pump teeth (in a couple of places), mark the crank pulley teeth in three places, also where the key is in the bottom pulley, mark where the slot is located (it can move).
When you fit the belt, one tip to make life easier, is to wedge a piece of rag under the belt on the bottom pulley to stop the belt from coming off as you are winding it around the pulleys (there is a special clip, but I've never seen one).
After you have fitted the belt, turn the engine by hand two turns and recheck the tension, then start the car up for a couple of seconds and check it again.
Without using the tensioner gauge, a rule of thumb is that when the tension is on the opposite side to the tensioner, the tensioner pulley should just be able to be turned by hand.If you can't turn it, it's too tight, if it turns easily, it's too slack.
Follow my instructions at your own risk.
These instructions are valid for the DW10 2.0 HDi engine, I'm fairly sure they are same for yours.
There is an alternative method....when you have removed the crank pulley and the plastic covers, turn the engine slowly until the camshaft hole is at about 8 o'clock, fit an 8mm bolt to lock the camshaft, then get tipex or white paint, mark the teeth on the cam pulley, the injection pump teeth (in a couple of places), mark the crank pulley teeth in three places, also where the key is in the bottom pulley, mark where the slot is located (it can move).
When you fit the belt, one tip to make life easier, is to wedge a piece of rag under the belt on the bottom pulley to stop the belt from coming off as you are winding it around the pulleys (there is a special clip, but I've never seen one).
After you have fitted the belt, turn the engine by hand two turns and recheck the tension, then start the car up for a couple of seconds and check it again.
Without using the tensioner gauge, a rule of thumb is that when the tension is on the opposite side to the tensioner, the tensioner pulley should just be able to be turned by hand.If you can't turn it, it's too tight, if it turns easily, it's too slack.
Follow my instructions at your own risk.
These instructions are valid for the DW10 2.0 HDi engine, I'm fairly sure they are same for yours.
-
harllequin
- Newbie
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:18 pm
Re: dw10ated flywheel TDC timing hole help please.
Got the new bwlt fitted. I finally found the hole!!! 
I also used your marking the various bits jasper5, just in case.
Anyway, new belt and water pump fitted. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow of where the hole is in case others need the info.
Now for a bit to eat and after today a LOT to drink LOL
Thanks again for the reply jasper5!!
I also used your marking the various bits jasper5, just in case.
Anyway, new belt and water pump fitted. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow of where the hole is in case others need the info.
Now for a bit to eat and after today a LOT to drink LOL
Thanks again for the reply jasper5!!
Re: dw10ated flywheel TDC timing hole help please.
Hi there
Just changed timing belt, water pump, pulley etc on mine the other week.
As for the timing hole....not easy to find but it is there.... it is hidden up underneath the starter ...I could only find it with the help of a torch and one of those inspection mirrors....started to think it did not exist.
Not sure that the old trick of making timing marks works...as these engines are meant to be locked off with 8 mm locking bolts in the cam sprocket and the timing wheel...
The tin plate at the bottom of the fly wheel..when removed will let you see when the timing hole is coming round to the hole in the engine casing..so that you can slide the bolt in. When the plate is off...it also lets you lock the engine so that you can tighten the crankshaft bolts up the the correct torque....
All in all...bit of b#gger of a job...just not much room....remember to take the exhaust off....as you need to remove an engine mounting and the exhaust flexible section will get damaged by any movement.....
Hope this helps....
Cheers
Just changed timing belt, water pump, pulley etc on mine the other week.
As for the timing hole....not easy to find but it is there.... it is hidden up underneath the starter ...I could only find it with the help of a torch and one of those inspection mirrors....started to think it did not exist.
Not sure that the old trick of making timing marks works...as these engines are meant to be locked off with 8 mm locking bolts in the cam sprocket and the timing wheel...
The tin plate at the bottom of the fly wheel..when removed will let you see when the timing hole is coming round to the hole in the engine casing..so that you can slide the bolt in. When the plate is off...it also lets you lock the engine so that you can tighten the crankshaft bolts up the the correct torque....
All in all...bit of b#gger of a job...just not much room....remember to take the exhaust off....as you need to remove an engine mounting and the exhaust flexible section will get damaged by any movement.....
Hope this helps....
Cheers