Any Advice, Part 2!

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Originally Posted by Chris152

Point taken, Alan - tbh I think I've watched enough videos and read enough to be able to do it without the manual, so long as all is as its supposed to be. Doesn't stop me doubting myself tho.

No problen Chris,

Once you and your son have done it once you will wonder what all the fuss was about.

Here is a photo I found of the camshaft timing mark - as long as this one aligns the motor must be at TDC on #1:



... and here is the one on the auxiliary shaft, fiendishly difficult to see and make sure it is right - if you get a belt with the timing marks printed on it that makes things much easier.



Here is one of the cam seal you asked about earlier, you have to take the cam sprocket off to access (otherwise easy enough), so I'd suggest not bothering to change it unless it is leaking):



... if you bother with the seal you might as well pull the cam cover off (it might well be leaking a bit anyway, so get replacement gasket - only a few pounds) and check the valve clearances. Checking is a simple job and only takes half an hour. Make a note of the clearances so you can decide whether to do anything about any that are out of tolerance.

Good fortune,

Alan