Originally Posted by
nickjaxe
Hi guys sorry for butting in on your thread...
I wonder if any of you guys could clear this up for me,
My son in law has just bought a 2001 1.6 zetec Focus thats over due for a cam belt,
This engine is not like other's I have done and I'm concerned about the correct way to lock the Crank when un-doing the crank pulley bolt,
I have seen this locking kit on Ebay,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3107010900...84.m1423.l2649
Am I right in thinking that the bigger bolt can be used to lock the crank and undo the pulley bolt and the to re-tighten it when finished...
Nick from Cheshire.
The simple answer is NO. You should never use a timing ALIGNMENT tool, crankshaft or camshaft for undoing pulley bolts.
It is surprisingly easy to distort camshafts or even break the alignment slots.
The crankshaft alignment bolt is a stop against a flat IN A CLOCKWISE direction. Turn it anti clockwise and it will be hit on the side and bend.
Assuming the engine is in place, use the gearbox (5 gear) and brakes.
The Zetec-S engine must have the crank bolt replaced and properly torqued in place against the taper fitting of the pulley.
Martin