Does any one know how to make a Cam Locking Tool ?

zeebushwacker · Post by **zeebushwacker** » 30 May 2011, 13:12

I would like to make my own tool after seeing prices for a new one. Or if anyone is interested in selling one I would be interested in know your asking price.
Thanks

mlanctot · Post by **mlanctot** » 25 Jun 2011, 05:01

I just borrowed one from a local shop. Gave him a check for $300 which will be refunded when I am done. Good luck.

Beachbum · Post by **Beachbum** » 25 Jun 2011, 05:32

You don't need one for your '99 T6. Don't worry...the cam sprockets will not move when you take off the belt. At least they didn't on my '01 2.9, which is essentially the same engine as your 2.8 T6.

Just make sure you have everything lined up properly (#1 cyl at TDC, marks on plastic cover aligned with marks on cam sprockets). And BE SURE to rotate the crank 1/4 turn past TDC and then back to TDC ***BEFORE*** removing the belt. This will insure that your CVVT does not get screwed up.

You might also want to remove the crank pulley to make taking the T-belt off/putting the new one on easier. I didn't do this and it was a real PITA!

Good luck.

hanzbe420 · Post by **hanzbe420** » 16 Feb 2013, 07:01

And BE SURE to rotate the crank 1/4 turn past TDC and then back to TDC ***BEFORE*** removing the belt. This will insure that your CVVT does not get screwed up.

as you said in your post^^^^^ I am doing my timing belt soon, do i need to do this to for a 94 turbo wagon? Also i am trying to find the thread on how to make your own cam locking tool with plumbing parts, can someone please post the link?

Post by **bskeels** » 16 Feb 2013, 07:50

IPD's is fairly cheap and is currently on sale for $24

Post by **boosted5cyl** » 16 Feb 2013, 10:07

bskeels wrote:IPD's is fairly cheap and is currently on sale for $24

Not a lot of use on a VVT motor though. The cams themselves can move independently of the sprockets. Thais why there is a different tool that locks that cams at the rear of the block which is what the OP is asking about.

You can get away without either, but its a real pain in the ass if you plan removing the sprockets. Next time I'd get the tool.

hanzbe420 · Post by **hanzbe420** » 19 Feb 2013, 20:29

I am doing the timing belt on a 94 wagon turbo 2.3 so how do i make the tool with plumbing parts as i have read in previous post. Is there a link to this thread on how to build one? I have seen a few pictures of some homemade ones but that's its 124$ does this lock the cams at the timing belt side or the cap and router side? And its necessary to use this for the timing belt change on my car right?

Post by **vtl** » 19 Feb 2013, 21:48

hanzbe420 wrote:I am doing the timing belt on a 94 wagon turbo 2.3 so how do i make the tool with plumbing parts as i have read in previous post. Is there a link to this thread on how to build one? I have seen a few pictures of some homemade ones but that's its 124$ does this lock the cams at the timing belt side or the cap and router side?

Buy one, DOHC lock tools are fairly cheap, like Lisle Tools 36880 ($28 on Amazon w/ Prime) . I've got similar one from Autozone for $40-something and did the job on 2002 V70.

And its necessary to use this for the timing belt change on my car right?

No, but it will make your life much easier.