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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: bobtailed disco on January 12, 2013, 17:12:22
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Hi all
Now time to do the timing belt on my 300tdi auto disco. anyone know how to lock the flywheel at tdc? I have done 200 & 300 tdi manual belts before but been told the autos are differant.
Cheers Rob
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On the bottom of the flywheel houseing there is a plate on the rear,in the hole that is threaded you screw in a spring loaded pin.
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would that be the same tool as the manuals? (3/16th drill bit in a wading plug) :laugh:
cheers Rob
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The flywheel (as such) isn't as strong but the ring gear is in the same place, AFAIK it's the same tool.
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Yes it is the same pin as used on the manuals, but you will fail to get enough tension on the crank bolt with a proper locking tool on the front, the autos just will not do it like the manuals.
I looked into buying one but couldn't justify the cost (about £90 last time I looked) so I looked at pics on the internet, took some measurements from the crank pulley and had my own tool made by a mate that teaches welding and fabrication in the local college.
If you are anywhere near Pembrokeshire then you are welcome to borrow.
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would that be the same tool as the manuals? (3/16th drill bit in a wading plug) :laugh:
cheers Rob
Its not on the bottom like the manuals, its an "eye" shaped plate that is on the front face of the flywheel housing, if that makes sense?
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if you are unlucky, some have the timing hole behind where the starter motor bolts on so you have to take it off :sad: