i am going to install cams soon, so i need the timing belt tool. its something that i dont really want to spend $70 for it. i would rather buy a used one.

Some one told me to just buy a 8mmx1.25(i think) and then jam 2 nuts on the end...

is this safe? has any one done this and had success or problems?

 

ams sells a cheaper/better tool than oem. Check their site, its a good tool to have.

Its a simple tool to make but why? it wont be worth it if your home made tool breaks.... trust me

I broke my oem tool ams is going strong.

 

http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...roducts_id=794

 

Yes, I have used a piece of 8mm threaded rod with the 2 nuts locked on one end.
Works just fine.
It also doubles, when you slide a big socket over it, as a make shift slide hammer to pull out the output shaft when taking the tranny out.

 

If you do decide to make the tool yourself, try to find a good hardened bolt and use a little antiseeze on the threads so it doesn't gaul up.

 

thanks.. i just bought the one from AMS lol. to bad it wont be here untill monday so i have to wait on the install