can i change my timing belt without the cam lock tool

Old 04-27-2007, 06:57 AM
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can i change my timing belt without the cam lock tool
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NO!
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NO...SAVING $200(Cost of TOOL) versus $5000 (Cost of Engine)...I have change mine twice...once schedule....once bad roller. The tool take all guess work out of it.
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Default Yes, but you should use the cam lock bar

I did mine without it, I made sure to double and triple check that everything lined up (counted teeth,checked marks on cams and crank)

Than hand cranked the engine around twice
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