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gazza82 · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Cam

You won't need tippex on a Pug twincam. And you can do the job with a few correct sized bolts through the cams and in the crankshaft pulley. There used to be a useful guide on here but I think it got lost when the forum member left ... Haynes is OK, but you'll find it isn't 100% clear.

I wouldn't use drill bits as there is very little room, so more chances of gouging your skin!! I lost plenty along with vital blood supplies doing the 206CC!!! I'd like to find the Frenchman that designed the 206 and make him do the next one!!!

Deano · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Cam

The only thing is mate the engine will be out of the car it is coming Monday but I will keep that method in mind for future

macj · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:15 am Post subject: Re: Cam

old trick ..... hold a stanley knife against the belt on idle in the centre of the belt until it is in two pieces. Stop engine and slacken tensioner. Remove outer piece of cut belt and slip new belt on halfway. Second half of old belt holds the timing in place. Cut off second half of belt and slip new belt on fully. Tighten tensioner

The above method is simply a quick way to change a belt without the proper locking devices and should only be attempted if you are confident the original timing was ok and you are of a reasonablly adept in mechanical issues..... Shocked

Deano · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: Cam

How do u lock crankshaft hopefully I will have engine out tomorrow so I will be able to have a good look is they any marks or just lock them at top dead centre

Edward · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: Cam

Cam pulleys have hole in them to lock them.

Deano · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Cam

Plz the time is getting nearer has anyone got any pics of the holes for the timing pins and how do u lock camshafts

Deano · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: Re: Cam

Ye that's ok I will have the engine out of the car is the holes for the locking tools on the side of the block cos on fords they on front under alternator

Edward · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: Cam

Haynes manual covers the belt change in a 307 though. It overlooks the access problems in the 206.

imjeeves · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: Cam

Get a Haynes manual and its not too bad. Use drill bits and tip-ex to mark the timing and you cant really go wrong.

Edward · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: Cam

Most difficult part of the 138 GTi cambelt change is getting the covers off. It's tight with the air conditioning pipes removed it's impossible with them still there so you have to shift the engine off it's mounts to make space.

Addaz · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Cam

Tippex and drill bits do me for locking everything

As i cant ideally take the tools home incase it laps over to another evening

Deano · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Cam

Ye I though I will do that anyway might aswell do the lot why it is out I might do the rest then take it down to my mates garage for him to put belt back on

Deano · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Cam

I can change them on most cars just not done one on a pug before as I only fix cars in my spare time but I will just get the tools and get a Haynes I should manage I will have my mate with me who is a mechanic it's just I am not familiar with these so I just gettin advice off people who know

MattyP · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Cam

I would let a garage do it tbh mate, when you do have the belt change i'd recommend replacing the water pump as well

L5_UKS · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Cam

You need the correct tools todo it and if you don't know what your doing I would really suggest you let someone who does do it.