Some numtpy who owned my car previously has snapped the slot for the timing pin on the crank pulley (see circled area on attached).

I have the head off the car atm, so can find the point where the pistons are all midway through their stroke. The question is, how do I stop the engine rotating when I refit the head and tension the new cambelt?

Have read that the hole on the flywheel to lock it on that side is missing on these engines?

It's a ph3 '99 GTi-6 for what it's worth. Getting really fed up with this damn car now

mikebee has attached the following image:

Looks like a good idea. I'd have to remove the starter motor and pop that in right?

Bit pricey at £21.93 though! Ouch.

Had wondered about having someone tread on the brake pedal with it in gear, but this never seems to actually lock the crank. Presumably there is some play in the driveline.

What's involved in replacing it? Assume drain oil, unbolt old one, bolt in new one and fit new seal?

Okay that doesn't sound too bad. Will get it running for now and do this next time I change the belt.

It sounds like it's not going to move when I tension the belt. That's my main worry at the moment.

I can only see one part number, 0514 85, £49.

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Bring on the Trumpets.

thats from pug, not a scrapyard....

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need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com

Bring on the Trumpets.