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MG MGF Factory Workshop Manual (1995-2000)05 · Engine
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Camshaft timing belt - air con - VVC engines (page 3 of 3)

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
EngineCamshaft timing belt - air con - VVC engines · page 3 of 3

Refit

  1. Clean crankshaft pulley, timing belt gears, coolant pump drive gear and tensioner pulley.

CAUTION: If the sintered gears have been subjected to prolonged oil contamination, they must be soaked in a solvent bath and then thoroughly washed in clean solvent before refitting. Because of the porous construction of sintered material, oil impregnated in the gears will emerge and contaminate a new belt.

Clean crankshaft pulley, timing belt gears, coolant pump drive gear and tensioner pulley.
  1. Check correct alignment of camshaft gear timing marks for 90° BTDC and that tool 18G 1570 is locking camshaft gears.
Check correct alignment of camshaft gear timing marks for 90° BTDC and that tool 18G 1570
  1. Ensure dots on crankshaft gear are aligned with flange on oil pump and that tool is locking flywheel.

Replacement timing belt

Replacement timing belt
  1. Fit pillar bolt supplied with replacement belt to cylinder head.
  2. Connect spring supplied with replacement belt to pillar bolt and tensioner.

NOTE: This spring is not fitted with a sleeve.

  1. Loosen backplate bolt and ensure tensioner moves fully through its adjustment range and returns under spring tension.
  2. Push tensioner down to fully OFF position and tighten backplate bolt to 10 Nm.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 MG MGF

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