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[Elite_L0ver]

Well done James another happy customer

Job jobbed

That's a relief. Nice one James 

Yep Very Happy 😁😁😁😅

[JamesV6CDX]

A few problems with led to the overall issue

1) Previous mechanic had put tippex marks in very odd places on the crank and cam sprockets, which I think the OP may have confused with the actual, proper marks - which, were not highlighted and harder to spot.

2) Water pump "lug" was not sat in the cut out of the rear metallic timing cover, causing an overall loss of tension on the belt setup.

Once crank set to 90deg ATDC and cams locked, pump correct and belt popped back on, she runs like a goodun with a healthy 200+psi per cylinder

I forgot how nice the 4 pot was to work on

My personal opinion is fair play to the OP for having a crack at it...

[X30XE]

A few problems with led to the overall issue

1) Previous mechanic had put tippex marks in very odd places on the crank and cam sprockets, which I think the OP may have confused with the actual, proper marks - which, were not highlighted and harder to spot.

2) Water pump "lug" was not sat in the cut out of the rear metallic timing cover, causing an overall loss of tension on the belt setup.

Once crank set to 90deg ATDC and cams locked, pump correct and belt popped back on, she runs like a goodun with a healthy 200+psi per cylinder

I forgot how nice the 4 pot was to work on

My personal opinion is fair play to the OP for having a crack at it...

You lucky bar steward  That's not bad going for an old car

[Zirfeld]

If there are any doubts about timing, unreadable marks unknown engine or anything else comes around..try this:

If it is a 4 pot 4 stroke 1-3-4-2 engine like the Omega, turn the first cylinder on TDC. If there is no mark on the crank, use a pencil through the sparking hole to find TDC. Remove the valve cover. Turn the crank carefully by hand in running direction. Stop when you feel any mechanical resistance. Watch cylinder 4 valves. After two crank turns, cylinder 4 valves must go on overlapping, means all 4 valves are in motion for a very short moment. If this happens, timing is OK. If this happens after one crank turn, you started with the exhaust TDC. No problem. Find the other TDC and do it again. OK? If cylinder 1 is in ignition TDC, cylinder 4 must have overlapping valve movements.

Anything else indicates serious timing problems.

Rolf

[Elite_L0ver]

A few problems with led to the overall issue

1) Previous mechanic had put tippex marks in very odd places on the crank and cam sprockets, which I think the OP may have confused with the actual, proper marks - which, were not highlighted and harder to spot.

2) Water pump "lug" was not sat in the cut out of the rear metallic timing cover, causing an overall loss of tension on the belt setup.

Once crank set to 90deg ATDC and cams locked, pump correct and belt popped back on, she runs like a goodun with a healthy 200+psi per cylinder

I forgot how nice the 4 pot was to work on

My personal opinion is fair play to the OP for having a crack at it...

Thanks james but i wont be doing it again *nudge

I am having another issue though keep getting P0170 fuel trim when left ideling any ideas

She is a beaut i plan on doing sills and polybush it on rear and then a little customisation and shes just the way i want her and will keep me happy for many years im sure

Again big shout out to James magic hands 🙌👏🙌👏 thanks buddy & Milly the dog

[TheBoy]

I am having another issue though keep getting P0170 fuel trim when left ideling any ideas

Check for air leaks

[Elite_L0ver]

I am having another issue though keep getting P0170 fuel trim when left ideling any ideas

Check for air leaks

Done I must of missed the bolt for the TB slightly came off and pipe that connects to air box leaking air would this increase fuel consumption!!

And just to add more misery



reckon I can get it repaired 😤😤😤😩😩😩💨💨

[VXL V6]

No, too close to the sidewall.

[Elite_L0ver]

No, too close to the sidewall.

 

[Shackeng]

There is a company near me that is able to repair those, costs about twice normal.

[Doctor Gollum]

There is a company near me that is able to repair those, costs about twice normal.

Because it's not legal

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

And its not legal because its potentially lethal.

[STEMO]

The puncture has got to be in the middle two thirds to be repaired.

[JamesV6CDX]

Better buying a budget tyre than an attempted repair on that

[Shackeng]

There is a company near me that is able to repair those, costs about twice normal.

Because it's not legal

Hmmm, not the advice I was given. I believe it was vulcanised in accordance with the British Standard regulations at the time. It certainly allowed me to continue to use an almost brand new tyre until its normal wear limit. The puncture I had IIRC, was virtually identical to the one pictured.