Timing Tool

[Quid]

Is the timing tool for 172's the same as the one used for the mk1 williams?

Thanks

 

[MicKPM]

erm, no!

 

[Quid]

Where do I get the correct tool and how much are they?

 

[Jonny1*2]

Renault maybe and expensive no doubt

 

[Quid]

Like everything else from renault? Lol

 

[edde]

Theres a few places that sell the tools. Do a search on the net common engine so parts are popular.

 

[Quid]

Any benefit getting a Renault one?

 

[edde]

Any benefit getting a Renault one?

Garenteed it will work.

Support the beloved Renault company

 

[Quid]

Good point, thanks for the info

 

[MicKPM]

For a DIYer a cheap Laser set will be fine as long as you dont mistake it for a locking tool as it will bend and/or snap the cams. Its only supposed to hold the cam position whilst you use another tool to lock/unlock the pulley retaining bolts.

The laser set from eBay is around £45

 

[Quid]

Cheers Mick really appreciate your input, a good friend of mine has been a mechanic for some years so he should be ok, I just wanted to make sure we had everything required. He has other Renault timing tools thats why I asked the original question. Thanks again Mick much appreciated

 

[Chip-mk1]

For a DIYer a cheap Laser set will be fine as long as you dont mistake it for a locking tool as it will bend and/or snap the cams. Its only supposed to hold the cam position whilst you use another tool to lock/unlock the pulley retaining bolts.

The laser set from eBay is around £45

As per this, Make sure your friend is well aware that it is NOT a locking tool and he should be fine with the cheapy one if he knows what he is doing.

 

[Quid]

Thanks for the info Chip, again much appreciated.