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LJHeardy
16th August 2015, 12:54
Hi guys

I know this is a very well discussed subject, however I have searched through the forum and not quite found the answer I was looking for, so here goes.

I'm replacing the head gasket on my 51 plate Furio and have come into a bit of a snag.
Following the Haynes manual I need to put timing pins into the flywheel and the cam pulley. However, problem I have is that the oil filter is in the way of the flywheel hole, or at least leave very little gap for me to:
a. locate the exact hole position,
b. enough place to be able to insert the pin.

The is a picture in the Haynes manual, but its of an older engine with a traditional oil filter I believe, where mine has the replacement element filter.

Can anyone advise me on how they got round this (if they got round it). I assume you should be able to do it without removing the oil filter and housing.
Photos would be appreciated :)

jpclassics
16th August 2015, 16:15
There's a proper locking pin for it. Its got a 45° ish bend in it. Can get that in there without removing the filter.

axsaxoman
17th August 2015, 06:34
There's a proper locking pin for it. Its got a 45° ish bend in it. Can get that in there without removing the filter.

correct --bend a long 6mm bolt

Ali123
17th August 2015, 10:34
Or an Allen key works a treat too

LJHeardy
17th August 2015, 12:52
Thanks guys, was worried I'd have to strip the oil filter off lol