I went to install my cams for the second time tonight and noticed that the tensioner tool I have was broke at the end.. so I cannot adjust the tensioner to release tension off of the timing belt (therefore my car is down and it is my daily driver)

I need help ASAP . did any one make their own? If so .. what kind of bolt? size? and where did you buy it at?

thanks SO much

also.. if some one knows the total actual length of the miller timing tensioner tool .. please help me

 

my buddy made 2 for me. he used hex stock (7/16ths), and turned it on the lathe to the exact shape of the real tool. sorry i don't have any dimensions off the top of my head though. FYI, i broke one of the homemade tools in a car and it took like 5 hours to get it out (welding required in my case). sense then i purchased the real tool and use plenty of antiseize every time i use it. done a good 20+ sets of cams without a problem with the current tool im using.

 

When I Did My Cam Install I Basically Did The Full Timing Belt R&r. It Only Took About 4-5hrs From Start To Finish. So If You Cant Get The Tool And You Need The Car Back Up And Running Thats Probley What Your Going To Have To Do.

 

search, I think it's an 8mm 1.25. Just go to a bolt's store and get a piece of thread bar or better yet, a 10" hex bolt with those dimensions.

If thead bar used, make sure it's strong enough and get two nuts on the end. If it breaks off you will be removing your timing belt too.

 

just get this

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

 

I made one from a M8 threaded stud from mcmaster or MSC- not crappy all-thread but a good quality alloy steel. You need ~6.5 inches length. Grind off the threads on one end on the last ~ inch, and put two nuts on the other end and that's it. I've been using mine for many years, no problems.

 

Heres how to's on how to make one.

http://vfaq.com/mods/timingbeltNOTE1.html

http://www.plymouthlaser.com/ttool.htm

 

do NOT use a battery hold down bolt or any similar crap metal bolt or all-thread. I tried the battery bolt method many years ago and it stripped on the first time I used it. It was a huge PITA to get out. If you don't buy the $35 tool, at least spend $3 for a quality alloy steel stud.