Re: Cam Gear Tool

["Frank J. Bauer" <frankbauer@thevine.net>]

At 06:23 AM 2/28/99 -0500, Mik Tip wrote:
>An even simpler and already fabricated tool, is using a large
>Crescent wrench on one of the cam lobes! (Picture available 
>for anyone interested!)  

i have since realized that my neato tool wouldn't allow access to the bolt!
doh!
sleep makes you smarter sometimes.

>My problem is, I have an "adjustable cam sprocket", so the
>normal access to the legs of the sprocket is not there!
i have the same problem on my gli and will soon on my tqw.

>I've been using the Crescent wrench method for years!
if you are replacing the belt you could use a large pair of slip joint
pliers to hold the sprocket while the jaw teeth grip the belt.
i'm not sure if big bertha is up to the job.

frank