timing

[carman]

does the 1.6 16v 1996 need the locking tools to set the cams up or are the marking on them, the autodata book suggests they need the locking tools are they easy to get and are they expensive or can they be hired, any help would be appreaciated

1.6 elx 16v my baby

 

[carman]

its not the belt or bottom end set up im concerned about thats the easy bit, i have fitted new cam seals which were also easy and i did mark the cam pullys but i think whoever had the car befor me fitted a new timing belt/water pump/tentioner and idler pully but i think its a notch out, its runs great but idle is a little off and i have checked all the obvious like air/vacuum leaks/map sensor/idle control valve, i was just wondering if you guys knew of any marks on the cam pullys to save me haveing to buy the locking tools

1.6 elx 16v my baby

 

[carman]

sorted ( air leak ), but just for the record they dont have any markings to line up but as long as you line everything up and mark them as i did the job is a doddle and you wont need the locking tools, for a cambelt change i used a multi cam pully locking tool which prevents the cams from moveing while fitting the new belt and beleieve me its a must on this engine as its new to me not to have a rocker cover to remove and see inside for markings on the cams, it is a one piece construction for each side exaust and inlet

1.6 elx 16v my baby