Coming soon....camlock!

[Rocketman]

I've been working on timing tool kits for the DOHC motors... Here's my latest:





It fits the B6 DOHC and the BP, maybe some others? It makes timing belt/service much easier by locking the camshafts together. Rotate to TDC, insert camlock, R&R t-belt. No messing around with wrenches and struggling to get everything lined up

Also have a Large-nose version of the crank snout tools available (top one)

[crazyrog17]

Nice work! Makes that look like it'll be a breeze to do a new belt.

[IdealSociety]

ive been using long sockets for years between the sprockets, they fit perfectly

[htchbck]

^^ Lol, I'm partial to the Miata.net garage method of using two wrenches one on each of the hexes on the cams, then locking them in place with a pair of vice grips... mainly because, well, it looks cool! Lol

But rocketman's piece looks pretty sweet too! Might pick up a pair of those crank snout tools one of these days, when I'm not constantly spending everything I have on parts. I have two BNCs and two SNCs so it would have to be a pair lol.

[eurotiva]

Nice. It's good to see someone investing time into making special tools for our cars.

Thanks

[Rocketman]

^^ Lol, I'm partial to the Miata.net garage method of using two wrenches one on each of the hexes on the cams, then locking them in place with a pair of vice grips... mainly because, well, it looks cool! Lol

But rocketman's piece looks pretty sweet too! Might pick up a pair of those crank snout tools one of these days, when I'm not constantly spending everything I have on parts. I have two BNCs and two SNCs so it would have to be a pair lol.

But that requires pulling the valvecover off! (another gasket!)



Let me know when you want the crank tools - I'll make a deal for anyone wanting to buy both types. PM me.

Thanks guys!
-Rocket

[htchbck]

But that requires pulling the valvecover off! (another gasket!)

But... I'm a Miata guy, I have to pull the VC anyway, our top half of the top timing cover is part of the VC

[blkfordsedan]

Excellent work!!


Can you come up with something that will lock the wife's jaw in the closed position?

[neanderpaul]

Very impressive!

[FeistyFesti]

How much for these tools, I wish I had them three months ago, stupid gears kept moving 1/8 or 1/4 inch. Had to get the wife to hold the sprocket with a 14mm wrench while I put the belts on.

[hotfordcat]

Excellent work!!


Can you come up with something that will lock the wife's jaw in the closed position?

Yes!! All you have to do is tell her you want a BJ. Mouth stays shut!!!

[Basement_Modder]

If I go BP once I finish the body, I'm in for both tools for sure. They'll save me quite the headache.

[jamesmc]

How much for these tools, I wish I had them three months ago, stupid gears kept moving 1/8 or 1/4 inch. Had to get the wife to hold the sprocket with a 14mm wrench while I put the belts on.

This. They always seem to "spring" out of position.

[Damkid]

Very nice work Matt!!! too bad they don't apply to me :lol:

[chrisofna]

How much for the cam lock tool?