Where to get timing belt tensioner tool
 

Not this:

http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/i...ioner_tool.jpg

But the tool used to twist the tensioner itself, it fits into the two holes:

http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachm...1&d=1258644191

I've used a few homemade ones, and while they got the job done, I'd like to find one that the pins don't bend on and you can actually fit a wrench on the nut once its twisted. I think MHI makes a tool for it, but I've heard other tools are out there. What do you use?

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I have one Chris, Ill let you borrow it if you need it. Otherwise Miller is the company that makes it. Also Jayracing sells a kit.
http://www.jayracing.com/index.php?m...index&cPath=17

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That jayracing tool looks really nice!

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What is the miller one like? The jayracing one looks perfect, has anyone else used that? for $20, that fits the bill nicely (as long as it works good!).

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Here is the miller one. Same as the one I have.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MITSU...motiveQ5fTools

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Yummy, that one looks even nicer, no socket needed. Can you still fit a wrench on the bolt head ok with this tool? IT doesn't appear to have the notch cut out like the jayracing one does.

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I believe I bought mine from OTC tool in Owatonna.

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My buddy has a snap on one I believe. It's pretty awesome.

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^How do those compare to the ones blageo posted?

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His is a stamped steel piece with the 2 prongs and a rubberized handle (no socket needed), I'd get a link but I'm on my iPhone.

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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

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I'm from Owatonna, you better buy from OTC! :)

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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.

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

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I'd let you use mine but swifty has it (hint hint)
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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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 :)

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Yeah, you can do it with other tools but this tool makes life a 100X easier. And you can do it the propper way as well.

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We used to use a 4 ft pry bar to tension it before we got a tool lol

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just use your hand... its so little torque that you don't need mechanical advantage :)

However, being able to just torque it down right the first time would be nice. It probably takes me 4-5 tries each time to get it right. Not terrible

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I was over watching them work on Rosey's tbelt, and it really seems like you can't torque the Evo tensioner pulleys by hand. It's easy on a DSM motor because turning the bolt clockwise helps torque the pulley more, but on an Evo motor you're spinning the pulley the opposite direction and tightening the bolt is going against the torque you want on the pulley.

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Well if you ever need one Chris let me know about a day in advance. I can always meet ya at my office in E.P, or at my house.

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Rosey sent me this today. Pretty sweet imho:

http://forums.evolutionm.net/automot...ment-tool.html

http://amsperformance.com/amsperform...ool500x375.jpg
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/i...20tool%201.jpg

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That looks super nice! I may have to pick one up!

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I had this one from Jays Racing, but I can't find the damn thing anymore. http://www.jayracing.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=213

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Neat piece!

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Ya that looks like something that would get lost! :D