Hello Chaps....new owner

Post by **Dieselman** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:43 am

citroenxm wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:08 pm
I've still been a tooth out with pins in. But I think only I can manage that..

Only on initial fitment, you won't be able to refit the pins after rotating the engine two turns.

It's due to the fuel pump pulley rocking backwards, allied to not enough tension on the front side of the belt when installing, thus the front run being one tooth out.

If necessary, when fitting the belt onto the pump pulley, rotate the pump forwards while still pinned, to ensure the belt is tight along its front run.

Post by **Dieselman** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:44 am

Stickfinger wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:25 pm
I know I know....you want it to start !..BUT

There are things that need doing whilst it still has big parts out of the way....
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That is better

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That looks like an e-crofting diode kit was fitted to the loom.
Have you removed it and fitted a pair of diodes now?
It looks like the terminals are still there, so maybe not.

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:20 am

I have left the Diode box in place, I have not seen a problem with them on my other cars.....what problems do you think they cause ?

Post by **Dieselman** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:31 am

They don't cause any problem, just the opposite.

They are just two diodes inside an enclosure, so I would simply solder a pair of diodes into the loom, then remove the excess wire and box.

By the look of things you should be filling your garage with evil diesel smoke very soon.

White Exec · Post by **White Exec** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:51 am

If you do fit a couple of diodes instead, make sure they're the right way round: cathode (the band) to the ECU cable, other end to a good Gnd. 400v 6A is a sturdy rating.

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:02 pm

Moving on

Aux belt on, ECU's on, more brackets re-blacked etc.....oh, I stopped after torquing up the crank pulley.

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Post by **Dieselman** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:45 am

Those pesky brake calipers can be hard, when the socket slips off the bolt.

Best remove them...who needs brakes...

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 9:51 am

Chassis rail....sharp edges

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:24 pm

Well.......it did not start.....but turns over just fine.

Had to finish for the day so will go over it all tomorrow and see what is what

Post by **citroenxm** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:38 pm

Crack an injector union. Spin it over till the fuel starts spurting out then tighten it. Then go for the start.

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