On evomoto's website I noticed they used a belt tension tool (Timing Belt Tool (MD998738)**) is this a required thing we have to buy in order to install the cams?? Just wondering as I am pondering the thought of buying and installing HKS 272s soon.

 

Also, I just called the local dealership to get a price on this tool, and they guy told me that its not an existing number???

 

The tool releases the tension on the timing belt so you can slide the belt off with the cam sprockets.

I ended up buying the tool through a website that sold auto tools specifically. I don't believe any dealership will cary the tool for sale. Just something their mechanics buy.

Try this link for tips on installing the cams.
http://www.evomoto.com/tech_info.php?techID=18

 

yeah...i found a thread where a guy just went to a local bolt store and bought a 36" threaded rod 8mm x1.25 and used it. I think thats what I may do.

 

Go for the threaded rod and double nuts. It's much cheaper than the $36 I paid for timing belt tensioner tool a few years ago.

 

i got the toll for less than 15 bucks shipping included from miller. i live in a city of 80,000 and we have 3 fastener supply stores. none of them stocked the m8 x 1.25. if you can find it it works great, but miller is not that expensive.

marc

 

Yeah, the threaded stock will work....just the main advantage to the tool is that it is hardened and will last.

 

Good TQ wrench I would suggest Snap-on, if you can get the German Snap-on that's even better.

Take your time and don't crush the cam caps.

 

maybe a service manual from the dealer!!

 

sweet, already have a really good TQ wrench...and a service manual on the comp as well...Hopefully will go smooth and run fine...I just ordered a set of 272's

 

Good luck man, I will be putting my cams,sprockets and studs in soon as well.

 

sweet.

 

i just tried to do the cam install today i was about to finish when i started to remove the home made belt tentioner tool, it woudnt come out it ot stuck in there and i wound up snapping it off inside the belt tensioner,
now theres a busted bolt inside the dame thing and i dont knwo what the hell to do with ti , so i guess ill just yank the motor and rebuild it wilst its out

 

Ouch liquid, sorry to hear that.

I think someone else the same problem when using a threaded rod, too. It was quite a while ago, though. I bought the tool when I did my cams and it worked out great.

The big thing is to go PAINFULLY SLOW when turning the tool in. The manual lists maximum turn rate at 30 degrees per second. I went even more slowly because there was alot of resistance coming from the tensioner.

 

just open the lower t-belt cover and remove the broken piece, you should have just get the tensioner tool at spx, it's around $10-15.