Renault 2.1L I-4 Turbo Diesel timing

[Jamieb]

I have a question and I'm hoping someone has a answer 

 

I'm reassembling my 1986 comanche that has a 2.1L renault diesel engine hopefully the engine all when together ok 

But I'm having a issue with timing marks

the cam and injection pump are quite easy BUT I cannot find any marking to line up the crankshaft (marks on the crank but nothing to line up with on the block) 

I have looked endlessly online but I can't find anything 

Does anyone have a picture or something that I can work with 

 

Thanks 

[eaglescout526]

And you’re not going to find anything either. I recommend you get the AMC 2.1L dealer service book. Funny enough I never thought I’d have to pull mine out of my collection to reference. Now the crank sprocket does not have any marks what so ever. Now there’s a tool thanks to Renault being typical “clean euro design” style unlike the Americans with a main crank pulley with marks, you need a special tool to find top dead center. 
 

[Pete M]

1 minute ago, eaglescout526 said:

you need a special tool to find top dead center. 
 

 

[eaglescout526]

24 minutes ago, Pete M said:

 

Exactly….I was and wasn’t shocked to see a special tool to find TDC. But like the OP said, everything is marked. But he may not need a real special tool, just a simple rod of the right diameter to fit into the holes of the crank shaft from what I read about the timing belt. 

[neohic]

Pictures are dead, but Rob used a 5/16” drill bit. 
 

 

[Jamieb]

Thanks for the info 

Very Much appreciated everyone