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Title: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: Y26SE on 03 September 2012, 15:20:03
Hi all. What's the best brand if v6 engine lock tool as I'd like to get hold of one for doing mine but I seem to find mixed results on the web about the Sealy vse 130 having crank lock issues. What's best or could I borrow someone's.

Thanks

Mark
Title: Re: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 03 September 2012, 15:49:18
You are welcome to borrow mine + the large spanner needed. Not too far away either  :y

PM me if interested.
Title: Re: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: Andy H on 03 September 2012, 19:19:31
I've got the Sealey kit. Used it again yesterday on my 2.6.

When I first bought it the arm on the crank lock missed the water pump so I had to bend it slightly to make it engage properly (which didn't instill confidence :().

The crank lock tool does feel a bit sloppy but I checked the timing several times and the marks on sprockets 3 & 4 lined up with the spectacle tool every time.
Title: Re: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2012, 20:54:25
I use an SP kit, which seems to be good quality (and robust - its been heavily used)
Title: Re: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: Y26SE on 03 September 2012, 21:17:03
You are welcome to borrow mine + the large spanner needed. Not too far away either  :y

PM me if interested.

Pm'd thank you all for response guys it's much appreciated.

I wanted to double check the kits as you said above the crank worried me as I don't want my timing cocked up just by lack of tools on my part. I've retimed a 4 pot by eye before now but I don't want to risk it With this many pulleys
Title: Re: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: henryd on 04 September 2012, 11:53:13
I use an SP kit, which seems to be good quality (and robust - its been heavily used)

I had the same kit and it is indeed well made :y
Title: Re: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 September 2012, 11:55:41
Yep, Sykes Pickavant here too and its been hard worked but still in excellent condition :y
Title: Re: brand if v6 locking kit
Post by: adey2 on 04 September 2012, 16:15:08
mines a bluepoint or as also known snap on, works great but no spanner with it