What happens when you remove the timing belt?

What happens when you remove the timing belt?

REMOVE TIMING BELT (a) Turn the crankshaft 90° counterclockwise. NOTICE: : » \ ^ If the timing belt is disengaged, having the crankshaft pulley at the wrong angle can cause the piston head and valve head to come into contact with each order when you remove the No.1 camshaft timing pulley (step 16), causing damage.

What’s the best way to break a pulley bolt?

Any feedback would be helpful and appreciated! There is a way to do it. You put a wrench on the pulley bolt and block the other end against the floor or the frame. Then you use the starter motor to turn the engine (DO NOT START IT, JUST TURN IT) for at most one or two revolutions of the crank. Just enough to break the bolt loose.

Can a wrench be used to remove a bolt?

Be sure the wrench is setup properly to remove the bolt, otherwise turning the engine will tighten it, and that could lead to snapping it off. DO NOT drain the oil before attempting this. The oil must be at normal levels when you do this or you could cause a lot of internal damage as parts will rub together that were never intended to do that.

What should I do when my timing belt is removed?

DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed. Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated). DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets. Observe all tightening torques.

Which is engine alignment tool does Kent Moore use?

Engine alignment tool (2004→ Meriva) – Kent Moore No.KM-6394. Disconnect battery earth lead. DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed. Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated). DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.

What to do when timing belt is removed on Vauxhall Astra?

Disconnect battery earth lead. DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed. Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine. Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated). DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets. Observe all tightening torques. How to replace timing belt on Vauxhall/Opel Astra G 1.4i