Camshaft timing belt

Refit

1. Position oil cooler and hose assembly.
2. Clean threads of M10 bolts securing oil cooler to cylinder block and apply Loctite 242.
3. Fit bolts securing oil cooler to cylinder block and tighten: M8 bolt to 25 Nm. M10 bolts to 45 Nm.
4. Clean oil cooler pipes and unions, fit new ’O’ rings to pipes.
5. Connect pipes to oil cooler and tighten unions to 25 Nm.
6. Connect coolant hose to thermostat and tighten clip.
7. Fit radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’L’ SERIES, Repairs.
8. Remove container positioned to collect fluid loss from oil cooler and top-up engine oil.

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

Service repair no - 12.65.18

Remove

1. Remove camshaft timing belt lower cover. See this section.

2. Insert timing pin 18G 1523 through hole in gearbox adapter plate, hold pin in contact with flywheel and using assistance, rotate crankshaft clockwise until timing pin enters hole in flywheel.

CAUTION: Never use the camshaft gear, gear retaining bolt or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.

3. Check that timing marks on camshaft gear and back cover are aligned.