Hello Dieselers,
It appears that I will have to replace the IP timing gear because of wear from the vacuum pump bearing. Maintaining timing is my main concern. The procedure from the book is to 1) move engine to 15 deg ATDC. 2) Fix cam gear and timing device with a cable strap. 3) Remove chain tensioner and remove bolt for cam gear. 4) Remove cam gear. 5) Remove timer. 6) Lock IP. 7) Install timer. If in steps 4 and 5 when the cam gear and timer are removed, how does one maintain timing? Seems to me that the cable straps must be cut. It may be obvious when doing but I don't see it now. Thanks for any help.
D.