Special tools for 16v?

[holeinmk1 0]

Hi just wonderng if i need a special tool to replace the timing chain on a 16v kr? If so is it the sort of thing i could get from GSF etc, if not where?

 

Cheers ears :D

 

Tom

[Kempy 0]

theres no chain on a 16v? only the one on the cams. that doesnt need any special tools, nor do you need special tools for the belts

[davidwort 0]

a timing belt tensionner tool helps (like a spanner but with two lugs to fit into the tensionner), as does a timing belt tension setting tool.

But neither are essential, angled long nose pliers do the job and you can guess the belt tension by twisting butween you finger and thumb.

[holeinmk1 0]

Thanks chaps, all i needed to know! :D

[Conker 0]

...angled long nose pliers do the job and you can guess the belt tension by twisting butween you finger and thumb.

 

I cut the middle prongs off an old dinner fork and bent the outer pins over = The perfect cam tool!

 

Ghetto-style!

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