Hi all
Anyone know where the crankshaft timing hole or mark is on a 2.1 td 1996. I recon I have got my timing one tooth out following a head gasket change. I did lock the pump and camshaft but not the crankshaft. I hope that if I put the two lock bolts back I should be able to use the crankshaft bolt to confirm it's all correct. Only problem is I can't find it it must be hidden by the starter motor but not sure.
Regards
Phil

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Hi Phil,i always remove the starter,there are other holes in the flywheel that make identifying the tdc hole confusing.I also use the shank of a 7.8mm drill to locate the hole,a smaller drift may pass in the wrong hole,also that an 8mm drift is too tight.Further proof that you're at tdc of #4 is to lift the valve cover and check the cam lobes of #4 cylinder.the next cam lobe actuation should be exhaust with the two inlet lobes clear. You can also remove the #4 injector (it's easier than the glowplug) and check it's on compression stroke.
robertm

Hi Phil

If you bend a wire coathanger into a starting handle shape (if you remember those) you can slide it along behind the starter and if you have the proportions right its quite easy to get in.

Peter

Thanks Peter will have a go tonight. Ps I also run a 1936 standard nine so the shapes no problem !!

You will be familier with them then I used to drive my bosses Standard 14, never quite sure which way it was going to go when you hit the brakes

Peter

Why the hell did they put it behind the starter??

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That looks just about spot on!!

Should sound good with that setup now!

Paul

Thanks Paul
I am happy it ban on. Managed to do a bit more tonight will keep posting bits until the final start up. Just hope it runs ok !! If it dose work it should give some confidence to others to do it cos if I can do it anyone with a basic skill and interest can do it !!!