M40 timing tool

[smithy318i]

Do i need to buy this tool to change my timing belt?



or can i fabricate one? Anyone got the dimensions?

[gazza]

smithy i bought one from gsf for under a tenner and it came with the locking pin for the flywheel with it might save you some time with a hacksaw

[Brianmoooore]

Tool isn't needed at all if you're carefull. Just double check the timing marks before you turn the engine over.

[essexboy]

gsf quoted me over 40 quid for the tool so i used a drill bit in the crank think it was 6 or 8 mm and as brian said be careful with the cam n the tool aint needed and just as a double check spun the engine over with no spark plugs to listen for anything nasty.

i got a spare head in the shed i cud measure where the tool goes if ya wanna make sumthin up?


Lee

[gazza]

gsf do 2 tools kits one is in a proper case and is branded and my local quoted me Ԛ£60 the other came in a plastic bag .....ans was v cheap ask if they can get it in for you