ash_hammond
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| posted on 26/6/14 at 09:26 AM |
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MX5 - Cam locking tool
To change the cam belt on a 90 1.6 MX5 do i need a cam shaft locking tool?
Haynes manual does not describe using one but it looks like they are available.
The inlet cam wont sit where i need it to, always jumps a tooth.
.: www.mac1motorsports.co.uk | www.m1moc.com :.
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prawnabie
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| posted on 26/6/14 at 09:41 AM |
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There is a square section on both cams that you can use an adjustable spanner on to manipulate the cams. Bit of a bugger but it can be done.
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 26/6/14 at 10:17 AM |
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On my 1.8 I just held the two cams in the correct place with two spanners and a pair of mole grips.
not my pic, but the same idea:
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ash_hammond
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| posted on 26/6/14 at 10:19 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Norfolkluegojnr
On my 1.8 I just held the two cams in the correct place with two spanners and a pair of mole grips.
not my pic, but the same idea:
Yes... I saw this, thought it was a neat idea.
Saves £20 on a tool if it works. :-)
.: www.mac1motorsports.co.uk | www.m1moc.com :.
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 26/6/14 at 10:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ash_hammond
quote:
Originally posted by Norfolkluegojnr
On my 1.8 I just held the two cams in the correct place with two spanners and a pair of mole grips.
not my pic, but the same idea:
Yes... I saw this, thought it was a neat idea.
Saves £20 on a tool if it works. :-)
Worked ok for me! I did a full belt, bearing and waterpump change over the winter.
Worth changing the WP whilst you're in there as they are a common failure. 
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Slimy38
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| posted on 26/6/14 at 07:01 PM |
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If this website had a 'locost tip of the week', this surely has to be one! So simple and effective.
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