Flywheel Timing Hole on 306 Turbo Diesel

popperjoe · Post by **popperjoe** » 28 Mar 2005, 20:33

Hello,
I am trying to change the timing belt on my 1998 306 Turbo Diesel. I have lined up the timing holes in the camshaft sprocket and the injection pump sprocket. According to my Haynes manual I now need to line up my flywheel by inserting a pin through a hole in the cylinder block in to a timing hole in the flywheel. The problem is that I cannot see any such hole in the cylinder block. On a friend's 306 (not a turbo model) the hole is clearly visible, but on my turbo model i cannot see it. Could it possibly be hidden behind the starter motor? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave

mbunting · Post by **mbunting** » 28 Mar 2005, 21:21

Yes, it is behind the starter motor.
I found on my Xantia that removing various oil breather pipes, and having a general grope around first helped me !

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 29 Mar 2005, 00:41

You're right! It's hidden behind the starter motor, but you should just be able to see it - from underneath. If you can't, mark the crankshaft with two dobs of white paint. Because of its big starter motor, I use the paint spots on my 2.1TD.

popperjoe · Post by **popperjoe** » 29 Mar 2005, 04:37

Thanks for the replies. Using a mirror and torch I eventually managed to find the hole tucked away under and behind the starter motor. I can't believe that Peugeot couldn't have made it more accessible. Anyone would think that they don't want you to do the job yourself !!!
Thanks,
Dave

Wookey · Post by **Wookey** » 29 Mar 2005, 07:59

I always find it's easier to take the bloody starter motor off than try to find the hole with it on. As you say - it's all rather inconvenient. I put tippex marks on the flywheel and block to make it easier to see what I am doing next time.