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I've read through the archives to try to answer this question, but I didn't see anyone talk about what specific tool to buy and wanted to make sure I have the right one. I am going to try to change my own timing belt. Is the the right CAM Sprocket Holding Tool to buy: http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis38220.htmlAlso, is this the right tool to lock down the CAM: http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/otc6474.htmlDo most people replace pulleys when they are doing the belts? Thanks for your advice!
'98 Ford Contour - Daily Driver never modified, but thinking about it
'83 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet
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I have one I can sell. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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If you have a 1998 tour with VCT, there is no need for the tool, there is flats on the cams to put a wrench.
JD a.k.a Fingers
"Don't Panic"
'98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k
'98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k
Street racing can kill
just less of a chance with a 2.0
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you don't need one but for peice of mind ... the cams will turn maybe one tooth with the belt off, just mark the cam position before removing the belt and make sure that is lined up when a new belt is put on
- 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd
- 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd
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Originally posted by jd2-98s:
If you have a 1998 tour with VCT, there is no need for the tool, there is flats on the cams to put a wrench.
TRUST ME, it is easier with the tool.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Buy the gates timing kit. The idlers and tensioner are included. It also has good instructions. Also get the cam alignment tool and the crank pin. You can get them for about $25. It is well worth it. You don't want to have to take it apart again because timing is no right. You can hold the cam with a wrench. It has slots on it for that.
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This is what I bought.$23 for the locking bar and the crank pin, with shipping. HTH, BP
Ben ---'96 Contour GL * Zetec ATX * Tan on Black steelies---
+++JRSC M62 Under Construction+++
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Originally posted by ButtonPuncher:
This is what I bought.
$23 for the locking bar and the crank pin, with shipping.
HTH,
BP
That is a good purchase. It makes life easier with those tools.
JD a.k.a Fingers
"Don't Panic"
'98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k
'98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k
Street racing can kill
just less of a chance with a 2.0
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