Cayman 3.4 camshaft locking tool

[alex_rsa]

First post on this forum....

I want to change the IMS bearing cover seal. The engine does not have a replaceable bearing so i can only check the bearing and replace the seal.

I need to lock the camshafts, does anyone have the tools they can sell, rent or lend me?

Please PM me.

Thanks

Alex

[cd1957]

Hi Alex, you don't need to lock the cams, you need to turn crank to tdc, and lock the crank in position, with locking pin.Then remove lower tensioners , without mixing them up, and remove IMS end housing.

Chris

[alex_rsa]

Thanks Chris,

Everything I have read (especially on the 3 cam chain motor) says the cams need to be locked as removing the cover allows the bearing to move laterally. I am too nervous to remove the cover without locking them first.

The tools are virtually straight flat bars with notches. I could get some made if I had dimensions but the only ones I can find for sale are included with the IMS bearing kit (and I cannot change the bearing).


Alex