Specific locking tool for cam gear.Is there ?

Post by **camper** » 12 Nov 2006, 17:18

I did some work on the van this week end.I replaced the head which had been skimmed a 1.6td.To change a cam belt or other it requires the cam gear bolt to be undone.Apart from the locking pin and a plate that slides into the cam shaft for timing position.Is there a specific tool that will lock the cam gear to undo and tighten the bolt.I used a socket that fitted through the holes and clamped it to lock it.Not a very good arrangement i no but it worked.

Post by **monkeynut** » 12 Nov 2006, 17:53

Try this its for TDIs but I bet there the same
http://tdiclub.com/articles/A3-TimingBelt/

Post by **camper** » 12 Nov 2006, 18:06

Thanks look at it.But it only warns you not to use the camshaft locking when you use a 19mm socket to undo the cam gear bolt.

Post by **mabrick** » 13 Nov 2006, 21:59

You need a tool like this:

http://www.toolsinstock.com/index.php?a ... ctId=11887

Post by **camper** » 14 Nov 2006, 07:37

I should have said cam gear holding tool.VW/Audi Tool is VW544. Is this appropiate for a 1.6/1.9 diesel.Any one please.