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Offline Ant b

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Cam chain tools
« on: October 22, 2017, 03:10:28 pm »
Hello just wondering has any one on here got the cam chain timing tools(preferably genuine) that I could borrow for a fee.
Ive got everything to change my cam chain but the tools,and there not cheap.
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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2017, 06:49:32 pm »
I have the camshaft alignment tool not genuine but made by laser. Problem is looks like you are in Northampton and I am in Derby so about 3hr round trip.

You will need this tool to take off the variable adjuster and it's probably a good idea to get a new bolt from VW or TPS. VW tool T40080

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camshaft-Adjuster-Tool-Socket-Bit-M10-VW-Audi-2-0-TFSI-Equiv-OEM-T40080-6-Spline/162621227039?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

If your old chain is still attached you could just make alignment marks.

    (I don't like the guy as he talks a lot of BS and his videos go on way too long but this video could help you)


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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2017, 09:07:21 pm »
Contact the mod Dazza he has a set he helps peps with.

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2017, 09:57:04 pm »
Yeah... that video.... ignore it.  :signLOL:

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2017, 12:43:59 am »
Yeah... that video.... ignore it.  :signLOL:
Most definitely  :doh:

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2017, 11:10:17 am »
Greetings! I'm new to the forum as you probably guessed by my post count.

Over the weekend I attempted to replace the chain and tensioner having read the very handy guide on this forum. All was going well until i came to remove the adjuster bolt. I couldn't make my mind up if to use a breaker bar or the airline (as suggested somewhere else on the forum). In the end opted for the airline to try and shock it off. Luckily I haven't rounded the bolt off, but i did shatter the laser tools T40080 'equivalent' tool.

Today I went into VW to try and order a proper T40080 tool and they wouldn't sell me one - only available to their own workshop they tell me!  :fighting:

I've ordered another laser one to try with a breaker bar. :sad1:

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2017, 12:31:25 pm »
Yeah... that video.... ignore it.  :signLOL:

I used the alignment tool(had to as the chain snapped) but why would making alignment marks not work? If I was doing it this way I would also mark a tooth on each sprocket and count the teeth between. I used this method when fitting a new cambelt. I made marks on the old belt and then copied the marks on to the new belt.

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2017, 12:56:45 pm »
I am not saying it can't work. I would just advise anyone doing this to ignore that video and do it the correct way with the proper tools.

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2017, 01:00:07 pm »
I currently have @dazza tool which I can send out if needs be.

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2017, 01:37:43 pm »
I currently have @dazza tool which I can send out if needs be.
Thats fine will need a deposit for the tool though.

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2017, 02:32:15 pm »
Greetings! I'm new to the forum as you probably guessed by my post count.

Over the weekend I attempted to replace the chain and tensioner having read the very handy guide on this forum. All was going well until i came to remove the adjuster bolt. I couldn't make my mind up if to use a breaker bar or the airline (as suggested somewhere else on the forum). In the end opted for the airline to try and shock it off. Luckily I haven't rounded the bolt off, but i did shatter the laser tools T40080 'equivalent' tool.

Today I went into VW to try and order a proper T40080 tool and they wouldn't sell me one - only available to their own workshop they tell me!  :fighting:

I've ordered another laser one to try with a breaker bar. :sad1:

That is the official stance from VW, but if you get on well with the parts people, some of them will bend the rules for you. 



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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2017, 03:21:41 pm »
Even the OEM tool is not designed to be used with an impact wrench

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2017, 08:23:49 pm »
Cheers everyone but decided to buy all 3 tools from tps
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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2017, 08:26:54 pm »
Cheers everyone but decided to buy all 3 tools from tps

TPS - didn't think they bothered to sell tools anymore?

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Re: Cam chain tools
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2017, 11:12:01 am »
Cheers everyone but decided to buy all 3 tools from tps

Hmm did you manage to get them from TPS? There's one near me, wish I knew that was an option!

My second Laser Tools OEM T40080 'equivalent' has arrived today, so expect me to report back shortly to say I've rounded the bolt out.  :signLOL: