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cam cover "pull-down" tool?

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dantmcclellan
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Re: cam cover "pull-down" tool?

Post by dantmcclellan »

I wonder if anyone has used one of these, which look the same as the one of FCP Euro but are half the price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Crankshaft-Cam ... 0677.m4598

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Post by erikv11 »

Many people have yes. Here is a recent discussion about the pros and cons of cheap-o vs expensive-o cam tools: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=88249
'95 854 T-5R, Motronic 4.4, 185k
'98 V70, T5 tune-injectors-turbo, LPT engine, 304k, daily driver
'06 S60 R, 197k
'07 XC70, black, 205k
'07 XC70, willow green, 212k
'99 Camry V6 :shock: 153k
gone: '96 NA 850 210k, '98 NA V70 182k, '98 S70 NA 225k, '96 855 NA 169k

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