10-12-2013, 10:54 PM
I have just solved a frustrating non-start issue with my 1.6hdi Berlingo.
A long, very long story cut short I fitted a pair of second hand cams to my engine and couldn't get it to start. Tried easy-start not a pop or a bang.
Turns out that the timing mark on the exhaust cam was 180 degrees out so both the inlet and exhaust valves opened at the same time!
The cams came fitted to a cover with chain and tensioner so presumably some poor sole had scrapped a car after having the same issue.
The cams were from a 2006 Ford Focus TDCi and were genuine parts so presumably there are a few more out there marked 180 degrees out. Hopefully posting this here may save someone else from hours of misery. Don't you just love Citroens. illyme:
A long, very long story cut short I fitted a pair of second hand cams to my engine and couldn't get it to start. Tried easy-start not a pop or a bang.
Turns out that the timing mark on the exhaust cam was 180 degrees out so both the inlet and exhaust valves opened at the same time!
The cams came fitted to a cover with chain and tensioner so presumably some poor sole had scrapped a car after having the same issue.
The cams were from a 2006 Ford Focus TDCi and were genuine parts so presumably there are a few more out there marked 180 degrees out. Hopefully posting this here may save someone else from hours of misery. Don't you just love Citroens. illyme: