Discophil34

New Member

• Oct 24, 2014

• #1

Hi all, wanting to set my pump timing and wondered how can I turn the crankshaft to align the flywheel lock tool. All I have read is ' rotate crankshaft till it lines up' not actually stating how or with what. I can't get anything down to the crankshaft bolt to turn and the viscous coupling is in the way.and havnt got the spanner to remove that. Anything else I could try?

 

FlyingPete

Well-Known Member

• Oct 24, 2014

• #2

Did the belt on my TD a couple of months ago. The best way I found was to put it in gear (4th or 5th) jack up a front wheel and turn it.

 

kes86

Active Member

• Oct 24, 2014

• #3

I use a socket on a ratchet down the back of the fan, 32 or 30 mm. I usually hurt myself in some way, and sometimes forget to remove the ratchet, and scare myself silly when I start the engine.

 

Kwakerman

Well-Known Member

• Oct 24, 2014

• #4

Don't know about a disco but you can get to the crank bolt on a fender from underneath.

 

Discophil34

New Member

• Nov 10, 2014

• #5

cheers all, sorry for delay, been a busy few weeks. Some interesting pointers to try thanks . will try on wednesday and let yas know.

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Nov 12, 2014

• #6

can you access the ring gear on the flywheel and lever that round?

 

Discophil34

New Member

• Nov 13, 2014

• #7

Possibly freelance, the idea was to do it yesterday, but remembered my mate still has my axle stands Aaaaarrrrrgggggh hate when that happens.

 

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V8-Ninety

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #8

Ratchet on alternator is another way but i usually put it in 5th and turn a wheel

 

Devs90

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #9

General way is socket on main crank pulley bolt only turn In normal engine direction as a rule of thumb

 

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TheMunster

Active Member

• Dec 17, 2014

• #10

Engine on mine is so slack and the compressions so crap I can turn it with a 6inch spanner on the back of the fan