Timing tool problem

[Tom Gibbons]

The threaded rod used to compress the autotensioner is not making proper contact with my tensioner arm. Instead the tool wore out the back side of the arm from rubbing against it. Was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if its just a mistake I made.

 

[miliman13]

Mines never worked, 1g in a 2g problems I suppose. Honestly it's not that serious but sucks to loose money.

It's supposed to work in straight 7 bolt 2gs

 

[Tom Gibbons]

I figured. Theres really very little room for error here. How do you compress the autotensioner then?

 

[miliman13]

I use a long flat head screw driver to help me. Then install grenade pin.

I use this method both installing and removing timing belt.

I've done it on the stand and in the bay.

 

[Vegas Smith]

You can remove the tensioner, clamp it down with a big c-clamp or vise then throw a pin or tiny allen wrench in the hole to lock it in place.

 

[miguelmcv]

I always use the 1g tensioner arm drill/tap and screw In a short 10mm bolt at the back of the tensioner arm and grinde it flat where the tensioner tool makes contact, this way you can use the tensioner tool as it was a stock 7 bolt motor, I always use some RED THREAD LOCKER to make sure the bolt doesn't go anywhere, you can even use some jb weld too.

 

[Dsmkauai]

Mine works in both my 7 and 6 bolts. You sure the tensioner was in the right place.