Re: [DMCForum] main pulley seal ...was: Uh Oh..
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Re: [DMCForum] main pulley seal ...was: Uh Oh..




Walter Coe wrote:

> The easiest way
>is using a big socket (35 or 36mm, I forget which)
>
36

>The worst mistake you can make when taking the pulley off is allowing the
>key to fall into the engine.  
>
Could be wrong here, but isn't the key also locked in place by the 
oil-pump sprocket? We've never had one fall off, but haven't removed 
sprockets as yet.

>Before you remove the pulley, make sure that
>they keyway is facing up so that gravity holds it on the shaft instead of
>dropping it into the engine.  The keyway lines up with one of the timing
>notches, but I don't remember which one.  Can anyone say?
>
If you know which of the two notches is TDC for cyl 1 then use that on 
0. This points the keyway towards the RH camshaft, as when you're 
replacing timing chains.

> The shaft on your pulley may be already scored
>up from a bad seal.  Tough luck.  Replacements are hard to find.  
>
Want a bet? :-) Renault 30..... And you and I both know who likes those 
cars Walt :-)))))

They're probably still available from Renault.

Martin





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