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Post by yamar1 on Mar 25, 2015 13:03:57 GMT 1
Afternoon gents. Firstly, is this the old carmechanicsmag forum. I used to visit it but notice its dead now.
getting back to it, after much internnet searching im a bit stuck. Can anybody confirm if my late 2007 old shape mk 2 focus has a lower chain (crank to pump) or the dreaded wet belt in oil. Its the 1.8 tdci lynx engine. Cheers.
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Post by Karl on Mar 25, 2015 14:23:52 GMT 1
If you give a vin or reg I will check
From the year it should have a chain
Went to belt around 09/10
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Post by yamar1 on Mar 25, 2015 14:51:10 GMT 1
If you give a vin or reg I will check From the year it should have a chain Went to belt around 09/10 thanks karl. Trying to send you the rev via pm but it will only let me pm staff members. |
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Post by Karl on Mar 25, 2015 17:22:22 GMT 1
Think you need a minimum number of posts first before you can pm Maybe 5 or 10  ?? |
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Post by spannermonkey on Mar 25, 2015 19:36:00 GMT 1
should still be chain at that age.
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Post by yamar1 on Mar 25, 2015 19:46:32 GMT 1
Think you need a minimum number of posts first before you can pm Maybe 5 or 10 ?? ok il give you a msg when i can. |
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Post by yamar1 on Mar 25, 2015 19:47:04 GMT 1
should still be chain at that age. hope so. |
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Post by Monkey on Mar 25, 2015 20:04:39 GMT 1
You maybe be able to see the chain/belt tensioner without stripping, it's not gospel but
Silver headed tensioner - belt
Black headed tensioner - chain
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Post by yamar1 on Mar 25, 2015 20:09:21 GMT 1
You maybe be able to see the chain/belt tensioner without stripping, it's not gospel but Silver headed tensioner - belt Black headed tensioner - chain do you mean the upper camshaft belt tensioner or the crank to pump tentioner? |
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Post by Karl on Mar 25, 2015 20:14:10 GMT 1
The crank to pump tensioner bolt...
This has been my experience too
But of course this theory goes out the window if it's had s/h or recon engine fitted at some point
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Post by Karl on Mar 25, 2015 20:19:16 GMT 1
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Post by wheelnut on Mar 26, 2015 0:42:55 GMT 1
What's the problem with posting the VIN on here?
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Post by yamar1 on Mar 26, 2015 8:51:49 GMT 1
What's the problem with posting the VIN on here? im a bit old fashioned and would rather not. |
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Post by yamar1 on Mar 26, 2015 14:39:17 GMT 1
thanks for confirming its a chain Karl. Im going to tackle the top cam to pump belt soon. I replaced the same belt on my old focus tddi and still have the locking tools so hopefully should fit. I remember i didnt have to loosen the camshaft pulley on the tddi even though it was advised to in autodata, fitted no problems. Can i get away with leaving the cam pulley secured on the tdci to fit the new belt or not. Anything else i should look out for too. |
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Post by yamar1 on Mar 29, 2015 14:40:43 GMT 1
thanks for confirming its a chain Karl. Im going to tackle the top cam to pump belt soon. I replaced the same belt on my old focus tddi and still have the locking tools so hopefully should fit. I remember i didnt have to loosen the camshaft pulley on the tddi even though it was advised to in autodata, fitted no problems. Can i get away with leaving the cam pulley secured on the tdci to fit the new belt or not. Anything else i should look out for too. anyone? |
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