Vectra c 1.9 cdti 150 water pump failure, was driven home! (she thought she was doing me a favour!!) belt held out but idle pulley basically melted,does anybody think its worth putting new pump+belt kit on? Also is it ok to manually turn crank or cam pulley independently to get timing marks to line up because i did'nt line them before i took engine mount bracket off(wanted to see it before i turn it) as it came off the belt slid off pulley! Any help would be much appriciated. Thanx

Joemc75, September 2012

Useful info! Thanks very much cdc:)

Joemc75, September 2012

Try getting crank to TDC or onto timing mark,not sure on these but I would have thought it would be TDC and turn back a small amount,this will mean your camshaft can turn onto your marks without valves hitting pistons,then move crank onto your marks.it may be in your interest to get a loan of a manual for guidance on tension and adjustment of the belt,turn over a couple of times and recheck your marks line up and recheck your tension,good luck

cdc, September 2012

Thanks cdc,
Do u know if i can turn crank or cam on there own or do i have to turn at same time?

Joemc75, September 2012

did it drive all the way home without cutting out?If it did then it may be worth your while to get a new pump and belt kit fitted and timed up.When fitted try turning engine by hand a couple of times and see if you feel four compressions

cdc, September 2012