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1.5 REPAIR AND INSPECTION DETAILS :
A. Timing Belt :
Inspect the belt for excessive wear or damage.
Replace the belt if any of the following are
noticed:
Hardening – belt will be glossy and hard.
Pressing on the belt with a fingernail will not
make an impression.
Cracks in rubber.
Canvas showing.
Broken, cracked or missing belt tooth.
Excessive wear on side of belt. The side of
the belt should appear to have been cut with a
knife.
In the early stages of belt wear, the load side
of the belt teeth will look like fluffy canvas with
some of the rubber missing.
In the later stage of wear, the canvas will be
gone from the belt teeth and showing exposed
rubber.
NOTE
Inspect the condition of the water pump,
belt tensioner and timing belt idler pulley
when replacing the timing belt. TATA
Motors recommends replacing these items
when replacing the timing belt.
B. Fuel Tank :
After removing the fuel tank, visually inspect the
fuel tank for deterioration, damage or leaks.
Replace as necessary.
NOTE
Any repair on the fuel tank using external
heat or flame may result in severe damage
to property and life.
Purging Procedure :
1. Remove the fuel tank off the vehicle.
2. Remove the fuel pump unit from the fuel tank.
3. Shift the tank to flushing area.
4. Fill the tank with warm or normal tap water
and agitate it vigorously.
5. Drain the water and repeat the process until
the tank is clean.
6. Replace the tank if it is rusty inside.
7. After washing flush out the remaining water
completely.
WARNING
Do not allow water to remain inside the fuel
tank after washing. This will cause
corrosion inside the fuel tank.