P38 Diesel Injector Pump & Cam Top Dead Centre?

[Datatek]

Oh! Might I enquire what that is?

PM me with an email address and I will send you the info.

 

[Grrrrrr]

Oh, right. If you Mark everything off and nothing moves why do they need to be re-timed?

Theoretically but the last movement when timing has to be towards the engine and it is very fiddly so I wouldn't rely on it.

Mine's timed up as per RAVE. My only concern with Datatek's method is the possibility of masking chain stretch too much although you'll probably hear them slapping long before they let go.

 

[Datatek]

Theoretically but the last movement when timing has to be towards the engine and it is very fiddly so I wouldn't rely on it.

Mine's timed up as per RAVE. My only concern with Datatek's method is the possibility of masking chain stretch too much although you'll probably hear them slapping long before they let go.

As far as chain stretch goes, my method is no different to the DTI method, it just allows a more accurate setting.

 

[UnitLandy]

I've got the specialty tool for removing the pump. But! Before I commit, how does the tool hold the sprocket central after the pumps tapered shaft is removed? There seems to be space around the tool within the tensioner sleeve, so that can be what keeps it central?

 

[UnitLandy]

The RAVE manual doesn't mention using an adapter sleeve.

 

[Datatek]

The RAVE manual doesn't mention using an adapter sleeve.

Easy enough to lift & jiggle the sprocket into position to mate with the pump shaft.

 

[UnitLandy]

Right it's out...

The woodruff key looks a little chewed on one corner as does the sprocket keyway.

Will it be okay or need replacing? The car was running sweet as a nut besides the leak. Maby it's best just left as is...

 

[Datatek]

Right it's out...
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The woodruff key looks a little chewed on one corner as does the sprocket keyway.
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Will it be okay or need replacing? The car was running sweet as a nut besides the leak. Maby it's best just left as is...

Looks OK to me. Maybe it's been off before and it was a struggle to get the key back in the slot.

 

[UnitLandy]

Cheers, Datatek. In that case I'll leave it.