Timing Tools

A versatile tool for holding the camshaft gear when loosening / tightening the centre bolt. The adjustable jaw and replaceable pin sets makes this kit universal in application.

• This kit has been updated with two extra pin sets. These 5mm / 8mm pins are essential to suit late model VAG engines.

Interchangeable grooved pins hold crankshaft pulley stationary when loosening / tightening the centre bolt. Includes 3 interchangeable pairs of pins - 15mm diameter. Pin lengths: 70mm, 74mm, 110mm.

• Applications include Mercedes (M112 | M113 | M271 | M642) and Nissan (A32 | A33)
• Adjustable range: 30 - 150mm PCD
• Overall length: 15-1/4" (388mm)

This holding wrench has an extendable handle (up to 65mm) to provide extra leverage in confined areas. Ideal for when an OEM tool is not available.

A diesel engine timing overhaul kit for Fiat / Ford / GM vehicles fitted with a 1.3L diesel 16v engine.

• Includes crankshaft pulley flange holding tool, timing chain tensioner tool, and camshaft holding tool

A specialised timing kit for Fiat's new 1.3L JTD multi jet 16V diesel chain driven engine. This kit contains all necessary tools to check and adjust the camshaft timing, service the cam chain and perform complete engine rebuilds whilst maintaining correct timing.

• Applications: Alfa Romeo Mito, Fiat 500 | Grande Punto | Punto, Suzuki Swift
• Engine codes: 169A1.000 | 199A3.000 | D13A

For servicing the camshaft variator on Twin Spark 1.4L 16v engines. This tool is designed to be mounted on the inlet camshaft to control the variable valve timing.

• 1/2" Sq Drv
• OEM Equiv: 1 852 161 000

For the correct tensioning of the balance shaft belt fitted to Twin Spark 2.0L engines.

• Applications: 145 | 1467 | 156 | GTV | Spider
• Engine codes: 162.01 | 323.01 | 323.10 | 672.04

Position camshaft setting plates in place of the bearing caps to lock camshaft in timed position.

Kit includes camshaft timed locking blocks & balance shaft belt tensioner adjusters. Please note that TDC positioning tools are also required, but not included in this kit.

• Purple plates: 1.4L | 1.6L
• Blue plates: 1.8L | 2.0L

A specialised timing kit for the 1.75 TBi belt driven engine fitted to a range of Alfa vehicles since 2009.

• Engine codes: 939B1 | 940A1

Camshaft setting bars for locking the camshaft when servicing the camshaft timing chain on select Audi / VW vehicles. Commonly used in VW VR6 / W8 / W12 engines.

• OEM equiv: T10068A
• Use in conjunction with ET1105A-4

This camshaft turning socket is used to adjust the variable valve timing on the exhaust side camshaft to the basic position. Suits Audi 3.0L V8 40V petrol engines.

• Application: Audi S4
• Engine code: BBK
• 3/8" Sq Drv

A specialised tool for loosening / tightening the central bolt. This tool counter holds the vibration damper.

Time saving tool due to the restricted space available.

• Application: EA839 engine (3.0L TFSI)
• OEM equiv: T40330

This kit provides a comprehensive solution for safely turning crankshafts on both Audi V6 | V8 petrol engines.

This kit combines two separate OEM tools into the one kit.

• Applications: 2.5L | 2.8L petrol engines (from approx 2010) on A6 | A7 | A8 | RS4 | RS5 | RS6 | RS7 | S6 | S7 | S8.
• OEM Equiv: T40257 | T40272

A speclalised socket for turning over the engine.

• Application: RS5
• Engine 4.2L V8
• OEM equiv: T40257

A specialised tool for adjusting camshaft spur belts which have idler pulleys with pin holes. The pin is designed to grip the centre of the idler pulley and rotate it around its off centre retaining bolt.

Applicable to a range of vehicles including Hyundai | Mitsubishi | Volvo.

• 1/4" Sq Drv
• Pin diameter: 3/16" (3.0mm)
• OEM Equiv: 09244-28000 | MD998767 (T40009)

• 6mm ball end hex key
• OEM Equiv: T10264

A set of pins for locking back automatic tension devices during timing belt replacement.

• Sizes: 0.79mm, 1.24mm, 1.37mm, 1.49mm, 1.68mm, 1.92mm

This timing kit is designed for N13 | N18 1.6L 16V DOHC petrol engines on BMW | BMW Mini vehicles.

The kit locks / aligns the camshafts and crankshaft during the servicing of the timing chain, and other engine repairs.

• Engine codes: N13 | N18
• OEM Equiv: 117440 | 119340

A specialised kit for setting the balance shafts on common BMW (4 & 6 cylinder) | Mini | Citroen | Peugeot petrol engine vehicles.

• Engine codes: N42 | N45 | N46 | N46T | N52
• Engine codes: BMW 1.6 (N40 / N45 / N45T, B16, B16A, B16AC) 1.8 / 2.0 (N42 / N46 / N46T) 2.0 / 3.0 (N51 / N52 / N52-Component / N53 / N54), PSA: 1.4 / 1.6 16V (EP3 / EP6 / EP6DT / EP6DTS), Mini 1.4 / 1.6 (N12 / N14)

Comprehensive kit for valve timing on 1.4L | 1.6L valvetronic petrol engines. ALSO suits certain PSA engines.

A master timing kit for BMW 2.5L | 3.0L petrol engines. This kit is designed to hold the camshafts / crankshafts when working on the timing chain / engine timing.

• Engine codes: N51 | N52 | N52K | N53 | N54 | N55

Specialised 32mm spanner for viscous fan removal. Suits BMW | Land Rover 2.5 TDi / 300 Tdi. Use with ET1022AB holding tool.

• 380mm overall length

Used to lock the flywheel in place on a range of late model engines, as well as releasing / tightening down bolts on the vibration damper.

Use in conjunction with ET1517A

• Applications: M47T2 | M47TU | M57T2 | M57TU | M67 | N45 | N45T | N46 | N46T | N51 | N52 | N53 | N54 | W17
• OEM Equiv: 11 8 180 | 11 8 182 | 11 8 183

A specialised crankshaft oil seal installer for the front lower timing case cover to prevent damage when installing new oil seals on BMW B37 / B38 engines.

• Engines: B37C | B38A | B38B
• Applications: BMW 1 | 2 | 3 | X1 | X2, BMW MINI Clubman, Countryman
• OEM equiv: 2 357 900 (2357900)

A specialised timing tool kit for locking camshaft / crankshafts, and setting the crankshaft at TDC.

This kit is suited to the new B series 3 cyl / 4 cyl / 6 cyl engines which have replaced the N20 / N26 engines. Also suits the new Toyota Supra GR (19-).

• Engine codes: B38 | B48 | B58
• BMW 1 Series (F40), 2 Series (F22/F23/F44), 3 Series (F30/G20), 5 Series (G30), X1 (F48), X3 (F25/G01), X4 (G02), MINI Cooper (F56/F55/F57), and Toyota Supra (A90, using B48)
• OEM Equiv: 2 358 122 | 2 288 380 | 2 365 488

Specialised locking tools for balance shafts found in late model BMW and BMW Mini B47 / B48 engines, and N47 engines.

• Engine codes: B47 | B48 | N47
• OEM Equiv: 2288054 | 118750 | 118790

A specialised camshaft VVT actuator wrench, which is designed to be used when replacing actuator seals, or when the camshaft needs to be removed.

The wrench latches onto the the variable valve timing (VVT) actuators to allow quick / safe removal.

• Engines: B38 | B48
• OEM Equiv: 2 360 895 (2360895)

This kit is designed to service balance shaft on Citroen | Peugeot vehicles (and BMW Mini) with 1.4L | 1.6L petrol engines (chain) when the balance shafts have been disturbed.

Also suits BMW vehicles.

• Engine codes: N40 | N42 | N45 | N46 | N46T
• OEM Equiv: 11 4 360 | 115 140 | 11 9 280 | 11 9 330

The ET6027A is a specialised automotive tool designed to simplify the tensioning and releasing of alternator drive belts on select BMW engines.

• Applications: BMW B48 engines
• OEM equiv: 2365291

The 2.5L & 3.0L 6 cylinder twin camshaft 16 valve petrol engine (04-) are widely used in BMW 3 & 5 series vehicles. There are 2 types of engines within the range, VALVETRONIC & Direct injection engines, but all have VANOS variable valve timing units on both the inlet & exhaust camshafts.

• Engine codes: N52 (2.5L) | N54 (3.0L) DOHC 24V petrol engines

• Engine codes : M50 | M52 | S50

Locks the camshaft sensor wheel in position during timing & assembly of V8 VANOS engines. Includes left & right bank fixtures. Also suits Range Rover 4.4L V8 (03-05).

• Engines: M62 VANOS | Range Rover 4.4L (03-05)
• OEM Equiv: 303-1017 | 11 6 451 | 11 6 452

A time saving tool to check the timing chain stretch on BMW and BMW MINI engines without dismantling the engine.

• Applications: BMW and MINI engine: 1.4, 1.6, 2.0 and 3.0L.
• Engine codes: N12, N13, N16, N18, N47 and N57 (petrol and diesel variants).
• OEM Equiv: 2 353 281 (2352281)

This specialised tool is designed for removing / installing the camshafts in BMW N54 engines. This tool should be used in conjunction with the ET1188E and ET1556A.

• Engine code: N54
• OEM Equiv: 118550 | 118551

Holds vibration damper when loosening and tightening center bolt. Suits most BMW 4 Cyl & 6 Cyl engines (01-).

• Applications: N12 | N14 | N42 | N45 | N46 | N52 | N54
• Supplied with pulley bolts
• OEM Equiv: 11 9 280

Aligns flywheel at TDC when servicing camshaft or VANOS assemblies. Suits 97-07 models, plus Land Rover 2.5L TD | TD4 | TD6.

• OEM Equiv: 11 2 300 (112300)

This wrench is designed to hold the vibration damper when loosening and tightening the centre crankshaft bolt.

• Application: E60 / E61 / E81 / E83 / E90 / E91
• Engines: N47 / N57

Locks vibration damper on 4 & 6 cylinder engines when removing the crank bolt with the engine in situ. Use with ET1311B shim for removing the bolt on M43 | M43TU | M44 | M50 | M52 | M52TU engines.

• Applications: M20 | M40 | M41 | M43 | M44 | M50 | M51 | M52.

A specialised kit for safely removing / installing the front crankshaft oil seal on 4 Cyl & 6 Cyl BMW engines.

This updated kit is suitable for a wide range of BMW N series engines.

• Applications: N42 | N45 | N46 | N52 | N52K | N53 | N54 | N55
• OEM Equiv: 11 0 370, 11 9 220 & 11 9 230