Bravo 1998 20v

Bravo 1998 20v

The removing-refitting of the timing drive belt cannot be carried out on the vehicle as there is insufficient space between the timing belt cover and the bodyshell to do so. It must be replaced with the engine at the bench; for more details on the procedure, refer to the instructions in the manual for overhauling this engine type.

1. The camshafts are timed by positioning tools 1860892000 in place of the cap for the 2nd cylinder, exhaust side and the cap for the 3rd cylinder, inlet side.

NOTE The letters "A" and "S" on tools 1860892000 indicate "Aspirazione" and "Scarico" (inlet and exhaust). Make sure when refitting, that the profile on the tools is perfectly in line with the profile of the camshaft caps.

2. To determine T.D.C. for cylinder n° 1, position a dial gauge with tool 1895879000 for support, tightened in place of the spark plug for the first cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft until T.D.C. is reached shown by the dial gauge. Under these circumstances the reference on the crankshaft gear should coincide with the reference on the oil pump cover.

3. With the camshaft pullies slack, fit the belt observing the following order: 1. Crankshaft gear - 2. Fixed pulley - 3. - Camshaft pulley, exhaust side - 4. - Camshaft pulley, inlet side - 5. Automatic tensioner - 6. Water pump.

There is an arrow on the belt which indicates the direction of rotation of the engine. There are also references used in production for fitting.