VS1012 Setting/Locking Tool Kit covers timing belt replacement applications on Ford 1.8 diesels (including Di Endura) and 1.25, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 & 2.0 petrol twin cam (Zetec) 16v. engines in Ford cars and car-derived vans.
Ford DIESEL engines - 1.8D/TD/Di
These Ford 1.8D/TD/Di diesel engines use a common Crankshaft TDC Location Pin (VS101/2). Up to 1996, 1.8 diesels used Locking Pins to retain the timing position of both the camshaft and injection pump. From 1996 the pin retaining the camshaft was replaced by a Setting Plate (VS115/01), which locates into a slot in the end of the camshaft.
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Renault has unveiled its new third generation Clio. The new model will go on sale in October initially as a three-door with the five-door following in January 2006. At 3.99m the new model is longer than the outgoing Clio, and will be available with a choice of petrol or diesel engines. The petrol engine range comprises a 1.2 litre 16V (75hp), a 1.4 litre 16V (98hp) and a 1.6 litre 16V (113hp) unit, while the 1.5 litre dCi diesel engine comes in a choice of three power outputs: 70hp, 86hp and 106hp. Transmissions include a six-speed manual and a robotised ‘quick shift’ gearbox commanded by paddles located behind the steering wheel.
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