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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: twiglet on 13 January 2012, 13:07:37
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Could any of the mechanical guru's confirm whether this is a recommended locking kit please?
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vse130&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16 (http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vse130&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16)
TIA :y
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http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=97927.msg1229044#new :y
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That's where I got the link from Rob! :P
Is it necessary to have the Belt Guide Roller Adjuster as well?
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vs1301&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16 (http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vs1301&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16)
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That's where I got the link from Rob! :P
Is it necessary to have the Belt Guide Roller Adjuster as well?
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vs1301&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16 (http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vs1301&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16)
You`re asking someone who only breaks V6`s ;D ;D ;D
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That's where I got the link from Rob! :P
Is it necessary to have the Belt Guide Roller Adjuster as well?
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vs1301&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16 (http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=vs1301&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16)
You`re asking someone who only breaks V6`s ;D ;D ;D
Ditto! :D Until now anyway... ;D
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Mostly looks right.Doesnt appear to have the wedge which holds the belt in place while its loose.Two pieces in the kit I dont recognise.Im not that experienced though (only done the job twice) so may be better to wait for someone who is to pass judgement before deciding. ;)
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Hey that a top piece of kit, the same i use :y :y :y :y ;D
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This is the type Im used to seeing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SYKES-PICKAVANT-023000-V6-PETROL-LOCKING-SETTING-KIT-GM-/250755346429?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a622eeffd
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Mostly looks right.Doesnt appear to have the wedge which holds the belt in place while its loose.Two pieces in the kit I dont recognise.Im not that experienced though (only done the job twice) so may be better to wait for someone who is to pass judgement before deciding. ;)
The wedge is the blue bit in the bottom lefthand corner
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Thats is the most complete kit i have seen available. Two cam locks, crank lock, wedge, and gauge are the normal parts with most kits.
This one also has the torx for the crank pulley, and the correct cranked ring spanner to adjust the pulleys/timing. That spanner is ideal as its shorter and less ungainly than a normal 32(?) mill cranked ring spanner which is heavy, over a foot long and falls off the pulley very easily.
Personally, if buying a locking kit i'd be a bit miffed if i had to go out and buy a spanner and torx socket as well. Which makes this kit a bit more economical in the long run.
Although, as i am lucky enough to know a few members with a kit, i personally wouldnt buy at that price....£80 odd yes. If it was just a bit cheaper... NNNNYEEEA! ;D
There are cheaper kits, but less complete. But you wont go far wrong with that one.... Hopefully. ;)
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I guess if you have that size torx, and the correct size cranked ring spanner, then buy a cheaper kit without those parts...?
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Thats is the most complete kit i have seen available. Two cam locks, crank lock, wedge, and gauge are the normal parts with most kits.
This one also has the torx for the crank pulley, and the correct cranked ring spanner to adjust the pulleys/timing. That spanner is ideal as its shorter and less ungainly than a normal 32(?) mill cranked ring spanner which is heavy, over a foot long and falls off the pulley very easily.
Personally, if buying a locking kit i'd be a bit miffed if i had to go out and buy a spanner and torx socket as well. Which makes this kit a bit more economical in the long run.
Although, as i am lucky enough to know a few members with a kit, i personally wouldnt buy at that price....£80 odd yes. If it was just a bit cheaper... NNNNYEEEA! ;D
There are cheaper kits, but less complete. But you wont go far wrong with that one.... Hopefully. ;)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=97927.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=97927.0)
That's why I asked Chris. ;)
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Rude not to then. :y
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Rude not to then. :y
Once I've added the cambelt kit and water pump to it, and paid for 4 new tyres tomorrow, I sense this being an expensive weekend!! ::)
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Rude not to then. :y
Once I've added the cambelt kit and water pump to it, and paid for 4 new tyres tomorrow, I sense this being an expensive weekend!! ::)
Current ones got dirty ? :P ::) ;D ;D
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-3302-Engine-Timing-Set/dp/B00331OUYK/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1326476710&sr=1-1 This went down to £46 at one point. So grabbed the bargin. But i have a bad feeling someones gonna tell me that this kits useless lol ::)
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-3302-Engine-Timing-Set/dp/B00331OUYK/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1326476710&sr=1-1 This went down to £46 at one point. So grabbed the bargin. But i have a bad feeling someones gonna tell me that this kits useless lol ::)
Some fit, some don`t. The ones that fit aren`t exactly top quality
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I cant recall the specifics unfortunately but there were a few (historic) issues with the Laser kits as I recall. Something to do with the accuracy of the machining with the actual locking/locating part? Someone with more hands on experience of the kits may well advise better....
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Have used laser and syches and picavant, found that particular laser to fit slightly better re the gauge and cam locks. But both where accurate enough.
I believe laser did have a batch with fit issues many moons ago. No personal experience of that though. I doubt a new laser would give issues by now.
There is another that a local member has. Cant remember the make.
I suppose a test would be to get a few kits together and see if they all fit one engine the same. At a meet perhaps?
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Bloody hell Chris I am dizzy reading that, are you a Libra ;D
Thats is the most complete kit i have seen available. Two cam locks, crank lock, wedge, and gauge are the normal parts with most kits.
This one also has the torx for the crank pulley, and the correct cranked ring spanner to adjust the pulleys/timing. That spanner is ideal as its shorter and less ungainly than a normal 32(?) mill cranked ring spanner which is heavy, over a foot long and falls off the pulley very easily.
Personally, if buying a locking kit i'd be a bit miffed if i had to go out and buy a spanner and torx socket as well. Which makes this kit a bit more economical in the long run.
Although, as i am lucky enough to know a few members with a kit, i personally wouldnt buy at that price....£80 odd yes. If it was just a bit cheaper... NNNNYEEEA! ;D
There are cheaper kits, but less complete. But you wont go far wrong with that one.... Hopefully. ;)
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This is the type Im used to seeing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SYKES-PICKAVANT-023000-V6-PETROL-LOCKING-SETTING-KIT-GM-/250755346429?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a622eeffd
Twiglet, this one Albs has added the link too has been tried and tested with excellent results. I myself have one too and would only buy this one if I ever need to replace mine. :y