Will my check engine light come on if my timing belt has gone?
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Originally posted by tomfinn94 View PostBut would timing chain come up on a code reader
However, an overly loose chain, or a chain that has skipped a tooth would cause the camshaft timing to go awry, which would most likely result in a cam position sensor error code.
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A chain can snap when just turning over. Easy to check, just take the cam cover off.1972 Viva restoration thread - http://www.thecorsa.co.uk/projects-b....html#post1534
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Yes - the chain ought to be intact running across the top of the engine between the two camshaft sprockets. It will have a small amount of play. If it's snapped it's obvious.
On some engines you can take the oil filler cap off and see if the camshafts are turning when you rotate the crankshaft by hand. But on these there is a baffle which stops you seeing the cam lobes.1972 Viva restoration thread - http://www.thecorsa.co.uk/projects-b....html#post1534
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