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[Webby the Bear]

I'm going to purchase this at some point and can get a laser one on t'internet for around £75.

I vaguely remember someone saying the laser one was to be avoided. if ive got that right, whats the problem with this kit? And anyone know what IS the good one to use?

[Andy B]

IIRC they were a bit on the vague side when you set them up - though I never saw one in the metal. Sykes Pickavant is the name to look out for ..... which is what I had.

[Webby the Bear]

Sweet, thanks Andy 

[Webby the Bear]

...now just got to find the dvd I lost 

[TheBoy]

As before, you are welcome to borrow mine, but surely yours isn't due for a while?

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks Jaime, but I thought yours melted when you had your bonfire?  sorry, I must have got that wrong and really appreciate it 

As for the changing of the belt, it was expertly done by you when you kindly popped over. however, I have a not-very-nice noise coming from the engine. and as I wanted to double check I slipped the aux belt off the crank tonight and the noise is coming from the cambelt 

it has always squeaked at start up and ive never worried about it. but now its during driving also and after the last piston and valve meet im thinking sod it, ill fit a new kit to be on the safe side 

[YZ250]

Thanks Jaime, but I thought yours melted when you had your bonfire?  sorry, I must have got that wrong and really appreciate it ......

It did melt, he bought another one. 

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks Jaime, but I thought yours melted when you had your bonfire?  sorry, I must have got that wrong and really appreciate it ......

It did melt, he bought another one. 

 

[chrisgixer]

Laser are fine now, going by posts on here. Kevin Wood has one.

[terry paget]

Mine is a Laser kit. Seems perfectly adequate. Was about £45 some years ago. Before that I used to hire a tool kit from Autovaux.

[Webby the Bear]

Laser are fine now, going by posts on here. Kevin Wood has one.

Thanks chris, ill more than likely nip to tb towers 

[Mr Gav]

I have a Sealey kit with a timing belt kit going for sale if you`re interested

[TheBoy]

Laser are fine now, going by posts on here. Kevin Wood has one.

I think the belief is, there was either a bad batch, or somebody not very good at it was cloning them.

If it was a bad batch, its been going on for too long, therefore the returns are clearly making it back onto the market.

That's why I'd probably be looking at other brands. If I wanted a Laser one, I'd be buying from a reputable seller (Halfords, GSF, Unipart (or whatever they're called today) etc), and most definitely not egay, Amazon Marketplace or online.

[TheBoy]

Laser are fine now, going by posts on here. Kevin Wood has one.

Thanks chris, ill more than likely nip to tb towers 

Its here whenever you need it Webby.  I have no plans to pass Northampton in June.

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks TB, you're a star as ever