themoneypit Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) planning on doing my timing belt this weekend along with tensioner, seals, waterpump, idler pulleys, etc.. the haynes manual i picked up today says to get a special cam tool to hold the two cam sprockets together so they wont move and chance bending the valves.. is that really necessary, or is there a different tool/trick i can use instead. thanks in advance Edited September 2, 2011 by themoneypit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoneypit Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 i had posted looking for the torque specs, but bought a manual instead. so anyone know a good trick for holding the two cams on each side together instead of buying a tool for it?? also, if im removing them to do the seals, then nothing is holding them once the sprocket is off. so not really sure this tool is needed. i plan on loosening all the sprocket bolts slightly before i remove the belt, and torqueing them once the new belt is on, so any help or tips on this would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 You don't need the tool. You will not bend the valves. It is ok if they spin. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoneypit Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 You don't need the tool. You will not bend the valves. It is ok if they spin. GD thanks, kind of what i figured... looks like ill start tearing into it tonight, or tomorrow. ive done a few t-belts in the past but this is my first DOHC, so just wanted to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puhi Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 If you take off the valve cover, there is a hex section on the cam you can put a wrench on for a counter hold when tightening and loosening the cam bolt. Line up the timing marks before removing the belt and the pistons are low in the block. If you move 1 cam at a time away from the marks, there won't be any interference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoneypit Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 If you take off the valve cover, there is a hex section on the cam you can put a wrench on for a counter hold when tightening and loosening the cam bolt. Line up the timing marks before removing the belt and the pistons are low in the block. If you move 1 cam at a time away from the marks, there won't be any interference. ok nice, good to know, prob wouldnt hurt to throw on a set of vc gaskets anyhow while im there... i hear the turbo puts a hurting on the passenger side one anyways. ill pick up a set this is an 05 baja turbo btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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