2.0 hdi cambelt change

sportingfiat · Unread post by **sportingfiat** » 09 Jun 2009, 20:32

i`m looking at changing my cambelt in next few weeks having never touched a diesel im after some pointers

do you need a cam locking tool or is there a simple way to do it????

cheer

andy

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 09 Jun 2009, 22:20

The cam locking tool on an HDi is simply a couple of bolts (M8 IIRC) there's no need to lock the pump as the HDi uses common rail injection, to lock the crankshaft I found it easier to insert a length of suitably bent copper brake pipe from below.

XantiaExclusiveHDI · Unread post by **XantiaExclusiveHDI** » 10 Jun 2009, 01:27

Hi Andy

A few of us have done this recently... Have a search first to pull up the threads - a little about my experiences can be found here:

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... highlight=

Toby_HDI changed his not so long back.

A BOL will help for sure - although some things aren't as they would have you believe!

Chris.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 10 Jun 2009, 15:16

DickieG wrote:The cam locking tool on an HDi is simply a couple of bolts (M8 IIRC) there's no need to lock the pump as the HDi uses common rail injection, to lock the crankshaft I found it easier to insert a length of suitably bent copper brake pipe from below.

Meaning the locking hole for the crank is - Yes Behind the starter!!

You CAN ALSO use a 6mm allen key! I can insert that in the XUD eyes closed now with dooing so many, but Im sure the HDi is in the same place. Dont forget a new Belt eccentric tensioner as a matter of course! These new plastic feeble things are not like the XUD's strength, where all cam belt rollers were metal - none of this plastic rubbish - Oh the days!!

Paul

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 10 Jun 2009, 17:10

citroenxm wrote:
DickieG wrote:The cam locking tool on an HDi is simply a couple of bolts (M8 IIRC) there's no need to lock the pump as the HDi uses common rail injection, to lock the crankshaft I found it easier to insert a length of suitably bent copper brake pipe from below.
Meaning the locking hole for the crank is - Yes Behind the starter!!

You CAN ALSO use a 6mm allen key! I can insert that in the XUD eyes closed now with dooing so many, but Im sure the HDi is in the same place. Dont forget a new Belt eccentric tensioner as a matter of course! These new plastic feeble things are not like the XUD's strength, where all cam belt rollers were metal - none of this plastic rubbish - Oh the days!!

Paul

The locking hole location is the same as an XUD its just that on an HDi its far easier to reach it from below.

sportingfiat · Unread post by **sportingfiat** » 13 Jun 2009, 21:12

right ordered a full kit new tensioner etc

has anyone got an easy way of lining it all up so i know im right???

or is there a how to anywhere ? ?

cheers

andy