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Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« on: 03 March 2012, 18:49:35 »
Been offered a Laser set for V6 cambelt jobbie, is this set any good or am I wasting my money? How much I should pay for a second hand (in good condition, used twice) set?
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #1 on: 03 March 2012, 18:57:55 »
There was a problem with the accuracy of some laser V6 kits,so personally I would avoid them.
I would expect to pay £50 or maybe a little more for a good second hand kit.
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #2 on: 03 March 2012, 19:34:52 »
which part of the kit was unaccurate albs?
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #3 on: 03 March 2012, 19:46:10 »
i have two sets, one sykes pckavant, the other laser.

on comparing both in profile and fit of the cam locks there was nothing in it.

the butterfly however there was a marked difference as the laser was a clean cut lineup notch compared with gas axed mark on the sykes. (this may have been a seconds item thou, i dont know)
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #4 on: 03 March 2012, 20:11:49 »
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #5 on: 03 March 2012, 20:19:59 »
Used a couple of laser kits, not had an issue.

From what I've read the problem appeared to relate to a bad batch since recalled. Or something like. If its been used without issue, I wouldn't worry about using it tbh.
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #6 on: 03 March 2012, 20:20:45 »
I recently paid £55 for a sykes pickavent kit, hardly used, in its box with manual and sleeve. 

Went for this make, following advise from the forum.  :y
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #7 on: 03 March 2012, 20:23:13 »
I also considered the SP kit,but I dont need to now Twigs has. ;D ;D ;D :P
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #8 on: 03 March 2012, 20:24:40 »
Some S+P come complete with Torx socket and 30(?)mm spanner, saves sourcing those items if you don't have them.
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #9 on: 03 March 2012, 20:26:58 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #10 on: 03 March 2012, 20:29:46 »
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #11 on: 03 March 2012, 20:31:10 »
Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:26:58
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!

Oh... sorry if I've posted something stupid. I thought this was the kit used in the vid... ?
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #12 on: 03 March 2012, 20:45:55 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:31:10
Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:26:58
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!

Oh... sorry if I've posted something stupid. I thought this was the kit used in the vid... ?
They may all look the same mate  ;)
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #13 on: 03 March 2012, 20:52:36 »
Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:45:55
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:31:10
Quote from: dbug on 03 March 2012, 20:26:58
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 03 March 2012, 20:11:49
If you're following the video on here then this I believe is the one you need.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CAM-LOCKING-TOOL-KIT-SAAB-VAUXHALL-V6-/180732490496?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a147ef300

How do you know the manufacturer of this one? It may be a laser!!

Oh... sorry if I've posted something stupid. I thought this was the kit used in the vid... ?
They may all look the same mate  ;)

 :-[ ::) ;D
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Re: Timing tool set, Laser any good?
« Reply #14 on: 04 March 2012, 10:19:50 »
Thanks for comments. Will see what is the lowest price I can buy it. TX sockets and 30mm spanner I already have and really I do no tneed the kit, three more years to next cambelt change and I'm not convinced I will have the Omega then anymore... But then again, what would I drive? An Omega of course   :D
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