Technical Tools for a 16v 1242 cambelt replacement?
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Technical Tools for a 16v 1242 cambelt replacement?
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Yes - the 16v really does need locking tools to time the engine up before belt replacement
you need 2x Cam locking pins
and 2 cylinder height pin things as a bare minimum
Ziggy
you need 2x Cam locking pins
and 2 cylinder height pin things as a bare minimum
Ziggy
The typex method worked fine for me.
They sell the timing tools on eBay..there in a cheap red plastic box.
The proper ones are over 150 notes..
The cheap eBay ones do the job..but the locking pins are a tight fit.
The proper ones are over 150 notes..
The cheap eBay ones do the job..but the locking pins are a tight fit.
I wouidnt trust it or recommend it..
I did not like the idea of having the responsibility of undoing that cam sprocket bolt and correctly re-tightening it so it would never slip and would never create some horrible situation while somebody else was driving the car.
I do now have a set of cam locking tools and the sprocket holder, but I still would not undo that sprocket bolt unless it was absolutely necessary.
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Because its not worth the risk..
Not only that. Its hard to get timing bang on with out the correct tools..
I see your point on the top sprocket..
Its best done that way...as you can then tension the belt correctly without the timing shifting..
There is no key way..this iguess scares people...
Never seen one loosen off anyhow...
Its best done that way...as you can then tension the belt correctly without the timing shifting..
There is no key way..this iguess scares people...
Never seen one loosen off anyhow...
You cannot get it bang on using the correct tools unless purely by chance. You will just get it within a few degrees of being absolutely right
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Tightening the sprockets back up - do it to factory spec and you should be perfectly fine!
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Yeah, white correction fluid (I don't know how to spell tip-ex LOL)
Anyways that always worked for me, can't say I've ever used cam locks apart from when I did a 3.0 GTV.. That time I locked it up like Fort Knox Hahaha
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Anyways that always worked for me, can't say I've ever used cam locks apart from when I did a 3.0 GTV.. That time I locked it up like Fort Knox Hahaha
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3.0 gtv thats some fast car
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Yeah, it was a 'cup' can't remember the number, iirc there was only 500 made. It was an old guy who owned it, never drove it much, but he had a ton of money and a few nice cars and he looked after them, had it from new, lacquer was a mess and it looked like a heap, but boy it could shift and it sounded brilliant 
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i agree with all this yet in the guides section there is a guide using tipex and kebab sticks for piston hight tools, kebab sticks are not even precision made can be different lengths and be bowed. please go report the guide and share your concerns before some one does serious damage to their engine.
I'agree with you there dave,
that Guide as been on here a while now .. iirc.
I'certainly for one..wouidnt follow it,
FWIW.. as ive said before on here.. Buy the correct tool's.
the ones on ebay do the Job..perfectly well..the cheap ones in plastic red box,
(no idont work or trade for the seller!)
£25 or so...use em once and sell em on.
not much lost then,
that Guide as been on here a while now .. iirc.
I'certainly for one..wouidnt follow it,
FWIW.. as ive said before on here.. Buy the correct tool's.
the ones on ebay do the Job..perfectly well..the cheap ones in plastic red box,
(no idont work or trade for the seller!)
£25 or so...use em once and sell em on.
not much lost then,
If you are changing the belt on a well running engine using the typex method you have no need to exactly place the pistons level. All you need to do is get the pistons about level to ensure you cannot hit the valves when the crankshaft is rotated anticlockwise 2 teeth so the belt can be fitted with the typex all lined up on the marks and then with the belt fitted, the crankshaft is rotated clockwise to tighten the belt. Precision is not required for this part of the belt replacement using the typex method.
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