Re: 16v timing belt q

[Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net>]

>Hello,
>
>Was wondering if you can tension the 16v timing belt
>without using the special tool.  CAn you use some bent
>nose pliers?
>
>-'Chung


I usually just jamb a couple of nails in the holes, then use a
screwdriver through/around them (one up, one down) and leverage
the tensioner.  It's a bit tricky, and the nails that fit in
the holes aren't likely to be very strong...

==Brett

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