The Peugeot 306 has a 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine. The timing marks on the 1.4-liter engine are located on the flywheel and the camshaft.
Flywheel Mark
- To find the flywheel mark, you must remove the inspection plate on the bottom of the engine block.
- Once you have removed the plate, you will be able to see the flywheel.
- You are looking for a small notch in the flywheel.
- This notch should be in line with the mark on the oil pump body.
Camshaft Mark
- To find the camshaft mark, you must remove the camshaft cover.
- Once you have removed the cover, you will be able to see the camshaft.
- You are looking for a small notch on the camshaft.
- This notch must align with the mark on the cylinder head.
Timing Belt Replacement
- If the timing marks are not correctly aligned, the engine timing may be off. This can cause the engine to run rough, stall, or cause poor performance.
- If the timing belt needs replacement, it can be replaced by a professional mechanic.
Summary
- The timing marks on the Peugeot 306 engine are located on the camshaft and flywheel.
- The flywheel mark is a small notch on the flywheel that must align with the mark on the oil pump body.
- The camshaft mark is a small notch in the camshaft that must line up with the mark on the cylinder head.
- If the timing marks are not correctly aligned, engine performance may be affected.
