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It is really easy to do even without tools.No, its **IMPOSSIBLE** to do the Omega V6 correctly without the correct locking timing kit. Absolutely impossible.
You should be able to get it good enough to run, but not correctly.
Why? Done it at least 5 times already and it's correct every single time somehow, must be a miracle or just pure luck.
The reality is that's its close enough to run and not damage the engine, correct it is not
At last count I was into triple figures for V6 cambelt changes and have seen it all, its is pretty surprising how far out setup without the correct timing tool can get it and, how much better they run after the correct setup.
Aren't you supposed to replace springs in pairs? That's a good price though, did the spring fail in Wales - he'll of a long way to go with a broken one .....
Not spending much time in sunny Lincs? Have we offended you?
