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symonh2000 · 14-05-2008

Originally Posted by sa155ae

I was hoping that would be the case.

I was thinking how would be the best way to diagnose, and I have OBD 2 cable and laptop, but I just need Alfadiag now downloaded, so would that be a better way to go?
I mean can I diagnose what the problem is say without getting a compression tester!

Unless the fault has illuminated the injector warning light the ECU won't have recorded the fault. As for the variator I would change it at every belt change, and many other people agree, as if it fails afterwards you either have to change the belt and tensioners again or drive on until the next belt change is due with a noisy variator and reduced performance.

Are you 100% sure you have the cam timing correct as I wouldn't mind betting that its your only problem, unless there is something electrical you have disturbed.

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symonh2000 AO Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Carterton, Oxfordshire Posts: 7,381 Member car: Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo	Re: Cam lock tool help. Originally Posted by sa155ae I was hoping that would be the case. I was thinking how would be the best way to diagnose, and I have OBD 2 cable and laptop, but I just need Alfadiag now downloaded, so would that be a better way to go? I mean can I diagnose what the problem is say without getting a compression tester! Unless the fault has illuminated the injector warning light the ECU won't have recorded the fault. As for the variator I would change it at every belt change, and many other people agree, as if it fails afterwards you either have to change the belt and tensioners again or drive on until the next belt change is due with a noisy variator and reduced performance. Are you 100% sure you have the cam timing correct as I wouldn't mind betting that its your only problem, unless there is something electrical you have disturbed.