Where to get timing belt tensioner tool

**scheides** · 11-19-2009

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:

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?

blageo23 · 11-19-2009

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

rose0529 · 11-19-2009

That jayracing tool looks really nice!

**scheides** · 11-19-2009

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!).

blageo23 · 11-19-2009

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

**scheides** · 11-19-2009

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.

niterydr · 11-19-2009

I believe I bought mine from OTC tool in Owatonna.

Constant_Project21 · 11-19-2009

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

**scheides** · 11-19-2009

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Originally Posted by niterydr

I believe I bought mine from OTC tool in Owatonna.

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Originally Posted by Constant_Project21

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

^How do those compare to the ones blageo posted?

Constant_Project21 · 11-19-2009

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.

blageo23 · 11-19-2009

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. · 11-19-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

^How do those compare to the ones blageo posted?

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

C3L1CA · 11-19-2009

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 · 11-19-2009

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

gofastman · 11-19-2009

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by scheides

^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 · 11-22-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

^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 · 11-23-2009

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** · 11-23-2009

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 · 11-23-2009

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** · 11-23-2009

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