323 L4-1600 1597cc (1986)
2.
Drop a small amount of water on the edge of the timing belt.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF WATER IS TO VERIFY THE PROBLEM AREA. DO NOT USE OIL, GREASE OR ANY OTHER LUBRICANT INSTEAD
OF WATER.
3.
Start the engine and check for noise while idling after the engine has warmed up.
If the noise disappears or changes in tone, replace the timing belt guide plate and timing belt with the modified one in accordance with the
Workshop Manual.
If the noise remains and does not change in tone, check for another possible cause.
NOTE:
As stated, the modified timing belt guide plate has been separated into two pieces (A & B). Refer to the illustration for proper installation.
VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE
1988 323
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PARTS INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
INTERCHANGEABILITY
NEW
OLD
B632 11 404
Guide Plate (Large) A
B630 11 404D
NEW --> OLD
B631 11 414
Guide Plate (Small) B
B630 12 205D
B632 12 205
Timing Belt
NEW --> OLD
B630 12 205E <--
NOTE:
Timing belts (B630 12 205D & B630 12 205E) and timing belt (B632 12 205) are the same but made by different manufacturers. Both can be used for
1986-88 323 Non-Turbo vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION