When replacing a timing belt it is recommended to set the number one piston to?
Repair manuals recommend rotating the engine to top dead center (number 1 piston at its highest position on the compression stroke), so you can use the timing marks on the crank and cam gears to install the new belt without losing proper alignment.
How does timing belt affect the engine?
Think of a timing belt like a bike chain for your vehicle—it keeps all the internal moving parts of an engine in sync. This ensures that the engine intake and exhaust valves open and close in time with the pistons. If the crankshaft and camshafts are not operating in unison, the vehicle will not run correctly.
How do you put a timing belt on a Vauxhall Vectra?
Using an Allen key you should then rotate the tensioner in a clockwise direction to its stop, before sliding the timing belt onto the tensioner pulley and releasing the tensioner to tension the belt (see below). Check that the timing marks still align on the crank and camshafts and that the new timing belt is located correctly.
How to replace a timing belt in your car?
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Can a timing belt be changed on a 1.8 VVTi?
Went to view a 1.8 vvti the other week, 70,000 on the clock but no mention of timing belt having been done, when i pushed the salesman he agreed it needed doing and offered me £100 off the car. Garages will tell you anything in my opinion, as long as you know yourself then the garage should back down, print something off and take it in with you.
How many miles does a Vectra cambelt change take?
The official schedule says 150 000 km or 120 months. However previous driving conditions, servicing conditions and a lot of other variables have to be considered. I have seen waterpumps fail as low as 47 000 miles! And tensioners too!