Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - td - Timing belt changed, now won't run properly

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Mon 3 Sep 2007 17:12
td - Timing belt changed, now won't run properly - simonr
Just changed timing belt on R plate 306 td.Used bolts to lock camshaft and fuel pump in position plus paint marks.
When tried to re start engine it will not tick over plus lots of smoke and misfire . Any ideas?

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Mon 3 Sep 2007 19:50
Timing belt - thomp1983
sounds like you've got it a tooth or more out on the timing. did you lock the crankshaft with a bolt through the hole by the gearbox into the flywheel? turn the crank with a socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt until you can get a pin in the hole for flywheel. then check where the camshaft and fuel pump holes line up

chris
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Mon 3 Sep 2007 20:08
Timing belt - simonr
No did not lock crankshaft.Where is hole into flywheel front or rear of engine?
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Mon 3 Sep 2007 20:48
Timing belt - thomp1983
it's behind the starter motor, may be easier to remove the starter, it's only 3 bolts to do, i can do it by feel but ive done quite a few.

you've probably managed to turn the crank slightly while fitting the belt or moving the pulley, quite lucky you haven't done real damage.

chris
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Mon 3 Sep 2007 21:19
Timing belt - simonr
Thanks Chris will have another go tomorrow.Will let you know how it goes,fingers crossed no damage done.
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Tue 4 Sep 2007 15:57
Timing belt - simonr
Was a tooth out now sorted Thanks Chris
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