Topic: V6 cambelt lock tool... (Read 3146 times)

Webby the Bear · « **on:** 06 June 2015, 19:58:59 »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** 06 June 2015, 20:03:32 »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** 06 June 2015, 20:09:13 »

Sweet, thanks Andy

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #3 on:** 06 June 2015, 20:14:04 »

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

TheBoy · « **Reply #4 on:** 06 June 2015, 20:18:40 »

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

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #5 on:** 06 June 2015, 20:26:08 »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** 06 June 2015, 20:46:59 »

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 06 June 2015, 20:26:08

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** 06 June 2015, 20:49:02 »

Quote from: YZ250 on 06 June 2015, 20:46:59

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 06 June 2015, 20:26:08
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 · « **Reply #8 on:** 06 June 2015, 21:24:57 »

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

terry paget · « **Reply #9 on:** 06 June 2015, 22:22:06 »

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 · « **Reply #10 on:** 06 June 2015, 22:35:22 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 21:24:57

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 · « **Reply #11 on:** 07 June 2015, 01:49:42 »

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

TheBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** 07 June 2015, 08:36:19 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 21:24:57

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** 07 June 2015, 08:37:13 »

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 06 June 2015, 22:35:22

Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 21:24:57
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 · « **Reply #14 on:** 07 June 2015, 08:57:16 »

Thanks TB, you're a star as ever

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #15 on:** 07 June 2015, 09:01:11 »

...And after reading the v6 cambelt procedure over and over again, I understand that the position of the rollers is essential for degreeing in / adjusting the cam timing after two turns of the crank.

ill definitely remember to re-tension the belt after adjusting the idlers this time

although I think ill do it at the garage with a watchful eye over me

I did ask him and he's done a few so all good

minifreek · « **Reply #16 on:** 07 June 2015, 18:32:35 »

Mine is a BluePoint (Snap-On) kit I purchased for when I did the HG's a couple of weeks ago, it even came with the spanned for the tensioner.... which was handy...

I borrowed the kit off the good AndyB last year, is easy enough to use and do TBH...

Just double check everything is tight after rotating the engine twice....

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #17 on:** 07 June 2015, 21:17:30 »

Thanks mini . . . Still scary tho

I do remember that when I purchased the last kit it came with the wrong backing plate. Can someone remind me what two letter code I will need on 2.5 v6. Think one says EB

biggriffin · « **Reply #18 on:** 07 June 2015, 21:24:00 »

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 June 2015, 21:17:30

Thanks mini . . . Still scary tho

I do remember that when I purchased the last kit it came with the wrong backing plate. Can someone remind me what two letter code I will need on 2.5 v6. Think one says EB

Re use the backing plate you have and fit rollers to it

EMD · « **Reply #19 on:** 07 June 2015, 21:40:57 »

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 June 2015, 09:01:11

...And after reading the v6 cambelt procedure over and over again, I understand that the position of the rollers is essential for degreeing in / adjusting the cam timing after two turns of the crank.

ill definitely remember to re-tension the belt after adjusting the idlers this time

although I think ill do it at the garage with a watchful eye over me I did ask him and he's done a few so all good

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