timing belt tools - cant find the answers

[David Head]

Is there a particular model you are asking about?



millertyme wrote:

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>guys,
>i have been reading archives here as well as other sites and cant find
>the exact answer to the question of why do you need to lock the balancer
>to remove the bolt?
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>from what i see, there is a key on both the crank and cam, and as long
>as the timing is right prior to removing the belt, why do you have to
>keep it from turning?  all that can happen, in my view, is that the
>motor can turn over.  if this happens, the cam will turn with it, and i
>cant see the concern with that happening.
>could someone please clarify this for me.  thanks
>also, does the front bumper need to be removed to do this job?
>somethings i have read speak of jumping on the breaker bar.  how is this
>possible with the engine in the car?
>also, if it is truely needed, i obtained some measurements for the tool
>2084, but am missing some particulars.
>is the cut out for locking the balancer at 90 degrees to the length of
>the tool?
>what is the total length of the tool?
>how deep/wide is the cut out that locks into the alternator mount?
>i ask these questions because i have checked with local garages, and
>parts stores, and noone in my area has the experience or tools to do the
>job.
>thanks
>brian
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