DOHC Lock for cam gears and timing belt change?

[Spoolin4Ever]

Anyone here used any of the DOHC locks they sell? I see there are many available online, like Amzon and etc. Ranging from as low as $25 on up to $200.

I'm curious if there are any that are not too expensive that
work well for the 4g63?

 

[viperlp01]

I use zip ties but I have seen those tools

 

[Spoolin4Ever]

I use zip ties but I have seen those tools

If you use zip ties, can you tell me, let's say you are changing the timing belt, it's at TDC, what do you zip ithe cams t to that will keep it in time the whole time? Can it hold it in perfect time while you remove old belt and put new belt on.

I used the clips, but of course that will not hold it while changing the belts.

 

[aspekt9]

Jay's Racing makes an awesome timing belt kit that includes the cam lock, threaded rod and the two finger tensioner. I've had noting but success with the kit.

Cam Lock ($25): Jay Racing Timing Belt Tool, Fix Cam Gear Position [TBT3] - $25.00 : Jay Racing

Complete Kit ($50): Jay Racing Timing Belt Tools Kit [TBTS] - $50.00 : Jay Racing

 

[tristanmb81]

that is worth buying if you want to change your timing belt. i have used it in the past and never failed me yet. beats using zip ties!

 

[Spoolin4Ever]

Jay's Racing makes an awesome timing belt kit that includes the cam lock, threaded rod and the two finger tensioner. I've had noting but success with the kit.

Cam Lock ($25): Jay Racing Timing Belt Tool, Fix Cam Gear Position [TBT3] - $25.00 : Jay Racing

Complete Kit ($50): Jay Racing Timing Belt Tools Kit [TBTS] - $50.00 : Jay Racing

That kit looks like an awesome value.

Can you put the lock on before pulling off the belt? Looks like you could.

 

[tristanmb81]

well what you have to do is line up all of the timing marks and then place the lock.

im not sure about 1g but 2g is remove the motor mount, lift the engine slightly, remove the covers, compress the tensioner (put a pin) and remove all of the necessary belts and etc out of the way. and reverse the order once done.

 

[Spoolin4Ever]

well what you have to do is line up all of the timing marks and then place the lock.QUOTE]

Yeah, I suppose it fits in between the inner parts of the cam gears, where they meet and within each gear, but not on the outside where the belt would be.

 

[clockworktoy]

Ive used one of those tools in the past but i prefer using zip ties myself. Not hard at all once you do it once with the zip ties.

 

[brownfinger]

The only tools I've ever used if the battery-hold-down bolt/tensioner tool, and an allen key in the tensioner hole. I put a spring clip on the intake cam gear, and use a wrench to turn the ex. cam back one tooth. Sometimes it slips before I can get the belt back over all the sprockets and put tension on it. But it's nowhere near as frustrating as trying to put the cover back on without breaking it!