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[Marks DTM Calib]

The setup is nothing more than an extra ring with a ramped pivot for the release springs, the extra ring has a small spring to apply a load to make it rotate, it is supplied in the zero wear positon, the tool does nothing to set the system.

The issue is that if you clamp the pressure plate down unevenly then the sensor spring can get fooled into thinking there is friction plate wear and the extra ring rotates and alters the pivot point.

Hence, progressive tightening of the pressure plate to flywheel is the alterntive.

All the tool does is make it idiot proof (to suit the average mechanic  ) by compressing all the release springs at the same time.

[serek]

The setup is nothing more than an extra ring with a ramped pivot for the release springs, the extra ring has a small spring to apply a load to make it rotate, it is supplied in the zero wear positon, the tool does nothing to set the system.

The issue is that if you clamp the pressure plate down unevenly then the sensor spring can get fooled into thinking there is friction plate wear and the extra ring rotates and alters the pivot point.

Hence, progressive tightening of the pressure plate to flywheel is the alterntive.

All the tool does is make it idiot proof (to suit the average mechanic  ) by compressing all the release springs at the same time.

there always alternative 
but from my point if I use right tool for job save time and money
is same when you fit timing belt can be done with out locking tool 

[aaronjb]

is same when you fit timing belt can be done with out locking tool 

Oh no.. now you've gone and done it!

P.S. Mark - nice description  Oddly enough the LuK site makes it sound much fancier and more complicated than that Still I suppose I'll get the chance to play with one (the old one!) when/if I do the clutch on the M3. Maybe then I'll properly understand

[Marks DTM Calib]

The setup is nothing more than an extra ring with a ramped pivot for the release springs, the extra ring has a small spring to apply a load to make it rotate, it is supplied in the zero wear positon, the tool does nothing to set the system.

The issue is that if you clamp the pressure plate down unevenly then the sensor spring can get fooled into thinking there is friction plate wear and the extra ring rotates and alters the pivot point.

Hence, progressive tightening of the pressure plate to flywheel is the alterntive.

All the tool does is make it idiot proof (to suit the average mechanic  ) by compressing all the release springs at the same time.

there always alternative 
but from my point if I use right tool for job save time and money
is same when you fit timing belt can be done with out locking tool 

The key thing is though Serek that the V6 timing tool is required to set the timing, there is nothing with the SAC clutch tool that sets anything up.

For yourself where you may be doing this very regularly then yes, a worthwhile investment (Would make the job quicker) but for the DIY man/woman, its something of a luxury.

[omega3000]

is same when you fit timing belt can be done with out locking tool 

Oh no.. now you've gone and done it!

P.S. Mark - nice description  Oddly enough the LuK site makes it sound much fancier and more complicated than that Still I suppose I'll get the chance to play with one (the old one!) when/if I do the clutch on the M3. Maybe then I'll properly understand

  Do it how you do it eh