Camshaft Locking Tool 04 XC70

[P2metoo]

I am preparing to replace my head gasket and am not sure which camshaft locking tool set to get. I'm leaning towards IPD - 121804 kit but it looks like the same no name kit I see on Ebay for ⅓ the price. I may only use it 1 time, so don't want to pay too much or get a shoddy tool. I'd appreciate any recommendations to steer me in the right direction.

[cn90]

CTA brand is what I used and recommended by the ppl in this forum.
I posted details about this tool in the 2007 S60 VVT DIY thread.

[jonesg]

I am preparing to replace my head gasket and am not sure which camshaft locking tool set to get. I'm leaning towards IPD - 121804 kit but it looks like the same no name kit I see on Ebay for ⅓ the price. I may only use it 1 time, so don't want to pay too much or get a shoddy tool. I'd appreciate any recommendations to steer me in the right direction.

i would get the complete kit, you need the head drawdown threaded rods. crankshaft lock is good to have besides the cam tool.
Ask if Mathews volvo has a loner set.

I paid $125 just for the cam lock tool, its nice but how nice does it have to be when VIDA shows how to make your own from angle iron.
Drawdown tool can be cobbled from threaded rod welded to old sparkplugs.

[cn90]

Agree,

Once done, and the car runs fine for 1 year, so can resell the tool on eBay.