FAO Nigel (Re 405D Cambelt)

ok, this is what I do. Loosen the pivot nut, loosen the locking bolt. The bolt is on the outside of the belt. On the inside of the belt, close to the bolt is the square hole. I use a small 3/16 extension (around 2 inches long) and a ratchet handle. You may have to move the engine up or down to get it on. Then turn the ratchet anti-clockwise to take the tensioner away from the belt. When it is at it's furthest distance away from the belt (ie at the end of the slot) lock the bolt to keep it there. Remove the belt. Fit the new belt in the order__ crank, static pulley, pump, cam, tensioner, water pump. Make sure there is no slack from the crank to the cam. There should be slack after the cam, obviously. Release the lock bolt to allow the tensioner to tension the belt. Lock the bolt, remove the pins, turn the engine over by hand one revolution of the cam (that would be two of the crank) refit the pins and undo the lock bolt to ensure all the tension is taken up. Tighten the lock bolt and the pivot nut. Remove the pins.

As far as I know there is only one hole in the flywheel. If the pump and cam are lined up to fit their pins then the crank pin should go in fine. If you are using the correct size pin, when it is fitted you should not be able to move the crank. I use the Peugeot tool and have never bothered to measure it, but I guess it is around 8mm.

Thanks Nigel, I managed to do it with a 3/8 drive extension. Didn`t realise there was that much tension on it ! Anyway, belt now changed and the jobs a good `un. Thanks for all your help. H.

No probs. And I did mean 3/8, not 3/16!!!