Fuel injection pump timing belt check (Engine - L Series)

FUEL INJECTION PUMP TIMING BELT CHECK

Service repair no - 12.65.52

CAUTION: This check must be carried out at the service intervals specified on the Service Maintenance Check Sheet and whenever carrying out any repair which requires the timing belt to be disturbed. Pay particular attention for signs of the belt splitting at the base of teeth.

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove injection pump timing belt cover. See Repairs.
3. Remove front centre underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
4. Using a socket and an extension bar on the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate the engine clockwise and inspect the injection pump timing belt.

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

5. Renew a timing belt that shows signs of splits at base of teeth, fraying, oil contamination or uneven wear. See Repairs.

WARNING: Cause of oil contamination must be rectified.

6. Fit front centre underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
7. Fit injection pump timing belt cover. See Repairs.
8. Connect battery earth lead.