Timing belt tensioner tool
May 9, 2005 | 02:30 PM
#16
If going with a bolt, go for a socket cap, then you can get grade 12.9 with the advantage of using an allen wrench or hex socket on. However, I'm not sure the thread is long enough.
Socket Cap M8x1.25x200mm
There's also the actual tool for about $20.
EvoM thread for MillerSPX tool
Socket Cap M8x1.25x200mm
There's also the actual tool for about $20.
EvoM thread for MillerSPX tool
Mar 8, 2023 | 08:57 AM
#17
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Here is what I went thru...
(Me)
I don't have an "old" battery post and don't wish to tear up the threads on the block. I have found from hours of searching that the thread is 8mm x 1.25 and the tool has a rounded head. I bought a 36" peice of threaded rod 8mm x 1.25 from a local bolt shop and i am going to bind a couple nuts on the ends for leverage (if needed). I will be using this in a couple weeks. I will post my findings and the details of how well it worked.....*fingers crossed* I didn't want to try and pry back the tensioner because I don't think it is exposed if you remove just the top timing belt cover. The "Tool" seems like the best (an most approperate) tool for the job.
(someone else)
The 36" 8mmx 1.25 should work. Just remember to hand tighten it 30degrees/sec. The manual says it should take you 15 mins to push the tensioner all the way back. You might need a hex head (2 nuts bolted together in the end) towards to end but you should encounter very little tension from it at all. Also, you'll only need about 9-10in of the threaded bolt.
It worked great.I used the whole threaded rod and I could have ut off 2' of it and it would have worked fine. I would say cut it in half to be safe. I don't see any need for the "tool" this worked great.
(Me)
I don't have an "old" battery post and don't wish to tear up the threads on the block. I have found from hours of searching that the thread is 8mm x 1.25 and the tool has a rounded head. I bought a 36" peice of threaded rod 8mm x 1.25 from a local bolt shop and i am going to bind a couple nuts on the ends for leverage (if needed). I will be using this in a couple weeks. I will post my findings and the details of how well it worked.....*fingers crossed* I didn't want to try and pry back the tensioner because I don't think it is exposed if you remove just the top timing belt cover. The "Tool" seems like the best (an most approperate) tool for the job.
(someone else)
The 36" 8mmx 1.25 should work. Just remember to hand tighten it 30degrees/sec. The manual says it should take you 15 mins to push the tensioner all the way back. You might need a hex head (2 nuts bolted together in the end) towards to end but you should encounter very little tension from it at all. Also, you'll only need about 9-10in of the threaded bolt.
It worked great.I used the whole threaded rod and I could have ut off 2' of it and it would have worked fine. I would say cut it in half to be safe. I don't see any need for the "tool" this worked great.
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