Where to get timing belt tensioner tool

[blageo23]

The Miller one has a radius on the bottom side(in the pic). you can fit a socket on the bolt easy. Honestly it works great.

Here is the OTC one. same as the miller one.
http://www.otctools.com/products/timing_belt_wrench

[Matt D.]

^How do those compare to the ones blageo posted?
I'm from Owatonna, you better buy from OTC! :)

[C3L1CA]

I used a ghetto version when I did my timing belt with just a 90 needle nose, and used the Jay racing style too. I really liked the jay racing style one because you can slide a socket over it or just use a wrench on it. All look like a good option though.

[s1ngletracker]

I have the OTC one... i believe i owe you a tool lending, let me know if you wanna borrow mine. :)

[gofastman]

I'd let you use mine but swifty has it (hint hint)
^How do those compare to the ones blageo posted?
the one blageo posted is better, this lets you use a torque wrench to tighten the belt to factory spec rather than guessing, the snap-on/bluepoint one just has a handle sicking out the side

[niterydr]

^How do those compare to the ones blageo posted?

Well the OTC version has a hole in it to accept a 1/4" drive. I use a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter and an Dial Snap-on Inch pound torque wrench to set proper tension.

Realistically I've done 100+ 4g63/4g64 timing belts, not 1 failure. So I would imagine the part would be considered "good" :)

Chris,

If you want to just drive down and borrow mine, no worries. I just want it back in a timely fashion. It just depends if Savage is a good drive for you.

[sleepydsm]

There is like a 2ft-lb torque needed on the belt tension while you torque the eccentric pulley. I like Blageos, as Dave said, because you can properly torque it.

[scheides]

Thx dudes! I don't need one right now, I just figure for $20-30, I'll buy one to have handy whenever I need it.

[s1ngletracker]

I think the value of that tool is overstated. You can apply the proper amount of torque by just pushing on the eccentric pulley with your hand (though a bit more trial and error is required to do that)

[scheides]

On a DSM, you could probably do it with a screwdriver if you had to, but on an evo, you really need one of these tools. The tensioner pulley spins the opposite direction on 7-bolts and it is (of course) an awkward spot to put a screwdriver, angled pliers, etc. It's one of those spots I usually end up doing and re-doing a few times to get the tension right and timing marks all lined up. Having the right tool should hopefully help :)