Hi mate Did the test as per your instruction-noise was consistent for each one. I disconnected the fuel pump and cranked the engine. Then it gave the popping noise from one of the cylinders. Can we confirm its leaking compression? How could I check which cylinder it is from? Cheers Looks like we ca...

I think you got the timing off too, because you started with the wrong datum. Use a camshaft alignment tool. Timing is critical on a diesel because, compression is what ignites the fuel. Go back through it and this time do it by the book.

zakmuh wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 13:52
Thanks, yeah I have VIDA but struggling to find the instruction for camshaft alignment. Would you know the section number?

Information / Repair / Overhaul. Then find Cylinder head install in the left menu. May sure you have the crankshaft aligned before doing the camshafts.

And should I turn the crank pulley or the flywheel counter clockwise? Crankshaft counter-clockwise ( Viewed from rear ) = Crankshaft clockwise ( Viewed from front ). Because your your left and right flips in relation to the engine when you turn around. ( Looking at the back of the engine the intake...

Cylinder number one is on the right hand side of the car, driver side for you.

Cylinder five is left hand side of car, passenger side for you.

No matter how a engine is mounted. Cylinder #1 is always on the end where the crankshaft pulley is.