Saxo timing belt replacement

[Jonathancilia]

Hi, does someone have a complete step by step guide to change the saxo 1.5D timing belt?

I would like to change it soon, do I need to remove the engine mount ?

[Jonathancilia]

Why do you need to loosen the cam and fuel injection pump sprocket bolts? Can't I just put timing belt on them with them in their place without loosening?

[MartinObviously]

Hi, does someone have a complete step by step guide to change the saxo 1.5D timing belt?

I would like to change it soon, do I need to remove the engine mount ?

No the engine mount dies not need to come off.

Why do you need to loosen the cam and fuel injection pump sprocket bolts? Can't I just put timing belt on them with them in their place without loosening?

You MUST loosen those bolts. the pump timing needs to be very accurate or it wont start.

The pictures in the link I have provided is the official way to do it.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qah5in3e9e3iny4/AABjkWH6fzlSP4yd3ARdXp0Qa?dl=0

If you try it any other way, the belt won't last as long as it should or the car simply wont start.

[Jonathancilia]

I think i might give this one to a garage im not feeling confident to do it myself better safe than sorry, thanks for the help :)

[Jonathancilia]

But arent the pump and cam already in time if it is running right now with the currebt belt? If you loosen them you run the risk of losing the timing no ?

[welshpug]

no, because you pin the hub of the pulleys, the outer section moves around 10 degrees or so to allow for accurate pump and cam timing once belt tension has been set.

[Jonathancilia]

I just checked the timing belt on my car, and the pulleys on mine are not slotted ( they cant be adjusted) they just go through a round hole. Does this mean that i dont disturb the bolts or what?

[Jonathancilia]

Or when you loosen the bolts it will turn only a fraction?

[MartinObviously]

There are 3 bolts. remove one fully and you'll see it's slotted. The head of the bolt usually covers the whole slot.

[Alexa]

How to tension belt correctly?Is it possible without tension gauge?

[MartinObviously]

How to tension belt correctly?Is it possible without tension gauge?

With the belt at correct tension. you should be able to twist the belt by 1/4 with light pressure between 2 fingers. Between the 2 pulleys furthest apart.

you check the tension after you have turned the engine by hand twice back to top dead centre.

[Alexa]

Thank you for your advice.

[Alexa]

How can I check how many tooths belt I need?Can I check somewhere with VIN?

[Alexa]

I don't know why but TU1JP has 100(104) tooths.I need to check somehow which one I need.

[shannon-ob]

I don't know why but TU1JP has 100(104) tooths.I need to check somehow which one I need.

what's your reg? I will check for you.

[Alexa]

Thank you ,but I'm not from UK.Can you check with VIN VF7S0HFXB57401680

[MartinObviously]

Thank you ,but I'm not from UK.Can you check with VIN VF7S0HFXB57401680

Part number 0816 56, 104 tooth belt.

[Alexa]

Thank you very much!

[Alexa]

I found this info in (case someone need) Citroen doc. for 1.1 engine.
Until engine 3762433 timing belt is 104 dents,and after 3762434 100 dents.