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Title: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: kcl on 03 March 2012, 18:49:35: Been offered a Laser set for V6 cambelt jobbie, is this set any good or am I wasting my money? How much I should pay for a second hand (in good condition, used twice) set?
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: albitz on 03 March 2012, 18:57:55: There was a problem with the accuracy of some laser V6 kits,so personally I would avoid them.
I would expect to pay £50 or maybe a little more for a good second hand kit.
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: ngrainqey on 03 March 2012, 19:34:52: which part of the kit was unaccurate albs?
alex
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: tidla on 03 March 2012, 19:46:10: i have two sets, one sykes pckavant, the other laser.

on comparing both in profile and fit of the cam locks there was nothing in it.

the butterfly however there was a marked difference as the laser was a clean cut lineup notch compared with gas axed mark on the sykes. (this may have been a seconds item thou, i dont know)
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49: If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 March 2012, 20:19:59: Used a couple of laser kits, not had an issue.

From what I've read the problem appeared to relate to a bad batch since recalled. Or something like. If its been used without issue, I wouldn't worry about using it tbh.
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: twiglet on 03 March 2012, 20:20:45: I recently paid £55 for a sykes pickavent kit, hardly used, in its box with manual and sleeve.

Went for this make, following advise from the forum. :y
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: albitz on 03 March 2012, 20:23:13: I also considered the SP kit,but I dont need to now Twigs has. ;D ;D ;D :P
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 March 2012, 20:24:40: Some S+P come complete with Torx socket and 30(?)mm spanner, saves sourcing those items if you don't have them.
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:26:58: Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: tidla on 03 March 2012, 20:29:46: Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS-130-Vauxhall-Saab-V6-timing-belt-locking-tool-set-/170791496842?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27c3f76c8a
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:31:10: Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:26:58
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!

Oh... sorry if I've posted something stupid. I thought this was the kit used in the vid... ?
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:45:55: Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:31:10
Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:26:58
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!

Oh... sorry if I've posted something stupid. I thought this was the kit used in the vid... ?
They may all look the same mate ;)
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:52:36: Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:45:55
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:31:10
Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:26:58
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!

Oh... sorry if I've posted something stupid. I thought this was the kit used in the vid... ?
They may all look the same mate ;)

:-[ ::) ;D
Title: Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
Post by: kcl on 04 March 2012, 10:19:50: Thanks for comments. Will see what is the lowest price I can buy it. TX sockets and 30mm spanner I already have and really I do no tneed the kit, three more years to next cambelt change and I'm not convinced I will have the Omega then anymore... But then again, what would I drive? An Omega of course :D