Supplementary Tools

Adjusting Belt Tensioner Kit
A belt tensioner kit that suts all VAG models with timing belt tensioners that have two (2) holes in the pulley.


Audi Camshaft Turning Socket
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

Audi Crankshaft Turning Tool
Crankshaft turning tool set allowing crankshaft to be turned safely on Audi V6 | V8 petrol engines.
Use with ET2508 timing tool kit
- Applications: Audi A6, A7, A8, RS4, RS5, RS6, RS7, S6, S7, S8 (2010-)
- OEM Equiv: T40272


BMW VANOS Compressed Air Fitting
This fitting allows for testing the VANOS adjusting unit. Designed to pressurise the single and double VANOS unit when checking or removing and installing.
- OEM Equiv: 11 3 450
- Engine codes: M50 | M52 | M54


BMW VANOS Valve Socket
VANOS electromagnetic (solenoid) valve socket. For 6 Cyl & 8 Cyl VANOS systems. Also suits Range Rover 4.4L V8 (03-05).
- Engine codes: M54 | M62
- 32mm deep socket

Camshaft Locking Tool
Locks camshaft in place when changing the cam belt on 1.4L | 1.6L petrol engines.


Camshaft Turning Socket
Rotate and hold the camshaft on 1.8L | 2.0L TFSI Gen III petrol engines. Use with ET0281 timing kit, and ET9716 crankshaft pulley holding tool.
- Engine: 4 Cyl 1.8L | 2.0L 4V TFSI (Gen III)
- 3/8" Sq Drv
- OEM Equiv: T40266

Chain Retainer Tensioner Tool
Locks chain tensioner in position on VAG petrol engines with a cam belt driving one camshaft & then transferring drive by chain to the other camshaft. A must during assembly & disassembly on 4 | 6 | 8 cylinder engines.
- Applicable years: 98 - 06
- OEM Equiv: 3366 | T20018

Crankshaft Locking Tool
For 4 Cyl Pumpe Duse diesel engines (1.9L | 2.0L engine with 2 & 4 valve) with arrow at 12 o'clock position with round sprockets. Also suited to FORD, SEAT & SKODA 1.9L TDi PD 3 & 4 cylinder engines.

Crankshaft Pulley Locking Tool
Sets crankshaft in position on the direct injected diesel engine with Oval belt at the Oval crankshaft pulley during valve timing adjustment.
- TDC marking at 1 o'clock

VAG Alignment Plate
Holds both camshafts at TDC position while replacing timing belt. Used with ET1105-4.
- PCD 622mm
- Applications: 40v V8 (5V per cylinder), Audi: A6 | A8 | S6 | S8 | RS6, VW: Touareg | Phaeton
- Engine codes: 3.7 V8: AKC, AQG, BFL 4.2 V8: ANK, AQF, AQH, AQJ, ARS, ARU, ASG, AWN, AVN, AVP, AUW, AXQ, BCY, BFM, BGH, BHX, BRV


VAG Auxiliary Belt Wrench
Auxiliary belt tensioner wrench for removing / installing the poly V-belt on 1.4L 4 Cyl TSi / TSi BlueMotion engines (turbo & supercharged).
- OEM Equiv: T10447

VAG Auxiliary Tensioner Wrench
For changing V ribbed belts. Use with 1/2" sq drv ratchet or breaker bar.
- Engine codes: ABA | AHL | AHU
- Applications: VW Golf | Passat | Polo (93-99)
- 15mm wide slot.


VAG Belt Tension Adjuster
For tensioning Multi Vee belts. For VAG engines on which the Multi Vee belts can only be tightened at the alternator.
- 1/2" Sq Drv

VAG Belt Tensioner Locking Pin
Locking tensioning pin for ribbed V belts.
- Engine codes: AAH | AFC | AAN | APB | AHA | ATQ | AVK | ART | AWN | BBD | BWA
- OEM Equiv: T10060/A


VAG Cam Chain Tension Lever
Timing chain tension lever designed to be used with the ET0900. Broad range of applications on 1.8L | 2.0L TSFI engines.
For pretensioning the timing chain and unlocking the chain tensioner. Attach to the cylinder head, and then push back the chain tensioning rail. Allows for replacement of timing chain without needing to remove the front cover.
- EA888 Gen III engines (but can also be used with Gen 1 & II)
- Engine codes: 1.8L | CDAA, CDHB, CJEB, 2.0L | CCZA | CCZB | CCZD | CDNB | CESA | CPSA
- OEM Equiv: T40243
- Designed to be used in conjunction with timing kit ET0900


VAG Cam Holding Tool
Locks camshafts when checking timing on Audi 6 Cyl 2.8L 4v engines.
- OEM Equiv: T40133


VAG Camshaft Adjuster Socket
For servicing the camshaft adjuster securing bolt on 2.0L TFSi engines. M10 Polydrive (short version) - longer version T10070.
Do NOT use a standard Torx socket when removing the bolt on the camshaft sprocket.
- M10 Polydrive (6 splines)
- 54mm length
- OEM Equiv: T40080
- 1/2" Sq Drv


VAG Camshaft Adjustment Socket
This special groove nut socket adjusts the variable valve timing on the exhaust side camshaft to basic position. 3/8" Sq Drv

VAG Camshaft Alignment Tool
This tool sets the camshaft in the correct timed position when setting injection pump timing / reassembling cylinder head, for 1.9L TDi engines (99-03).
Specially designed to avoid the need to remove the valve cover.
- Replaces old style 3418 / 3359 tools.
- Engine code: ALH

VAG Camshaft Bar
Specialty cam locking bar for 24V VR6 engines used on some GTI, GLI and all 3.2 liter VR6. Also W8 and W12 engines (two needed). Locks both camshafts at TDC for setting valve timing. Not for 12V VR6, nor any 2.7L, 2.8L or 3.0L conventional V6 engines.
- Engine codes: 2.8L (BDE) (BDF), 3.2L (BAA) (BJS) (BMX) (BUB), 3.6L (BHK) (BHL) (BLV)
- Application: Audi A3 (06-09) | A8 (05-09) | Q7 (07-09) | TT (04-09), VW CC (06-09) | EOS (07-09) | Golf (04) | GTI (02-06) | Phaeton (04-06) | R32 (04-08) | Touareg (04-09)

VAG Camshaft Central Valve Kit
A specialised two pin socket set for removing / installing the camshaft control valves prior to removing the timing chain.
This comprehensive kit is strongly recommended as the correct socket can be difficult to determine prior to the vehicle coming into the workshop.
- Petrol 1.8L | 2.0L TSI / TFSI chain drive
- OEM Equiv: T10352 | T10352/1 | T10352/2 | T10352/3 | T10352/4


VAG Camshaft Central Valve Socket
Used for the removal / installation of the 4 / 3 way central valve for camshaft adjustment.
- Engine codes: CCZA | CCZB | CCZC | CDAA
- OEM Equiv: T10352


VAG Camshaft Control Valve Removal Kit
A set of three assembly camshaft tools for removing camshaft control valves before chain removal, on 4 Cyl chain drive petrol engines.
- Application: 1.8L | 2.0L 4 Cyl chain drive petrol engines
- OEM Equiv: T10352 | T10352/1 | T10352/2
- 3/8" Sq Drv

VAG Camshaft Gear Puller
This specialised puller is designed to remove the camshaft gear on 1.9L | 2.0L TDI 4 valve engines across the VAG group.
- OEM Equiv: T10052


VAG Camshaft Holding Bracket
This locking strap suits VAG 2.4L | 2.8L | 2.7L Turbo 4 Cam 30V engines (99 - 05). Size: 685mm O/A x 6mm & 8mm pins each side x 54mm distance x 40mm hole dia. USE with ET1105-4, ET1657, ET1205B & ET1297.
- Engine codes: ACK | AGA | APR | BBG
- OEM Equiv: 3391

VAG Camshaft Locking Tool
For locking camshafts when checking timing on A4 | A6 with 8 cylinder engines.
- OEM Equiv: T40046


VAG Camshaft Locking Tool
This tool locks the camshaft in position on 1.2L FSi / TFSi petrol engines found across the VAG range from 2009 - 2017.
Do not use this item as a holding tool when loosening / tightening the camshaft sprocket!
- Engine codes: CBZA | CBZB
- OEM Equiv: T10414


VAG Camshaft Position Sensor Setting Tool
For fixing camshaft position sensor rotor ring when installing camshaft timing chains. Use in conjunction with ET1470A.
- Applications: Audi AllRoad (C5) | A6 | A8 | Phaeton | S4
- OEM Equiv: T40047
- Engine Codes: BAS | BAT | BBK | BFM | BGH

VAG Camshaft Rotating Tool
A specialised tool for rotating the camshafts into a TDC position when adjusting timing.
- Engines: 1.8L | 2.0L TSI
- OEM Equiv: FVNST9143-A / FVNST9143-B

VAG Camshaft Rotation Socket
A specialised socket for holding / rotating the intake camshaft on selected VAG engines when servicing the timing chain.
- Applications: Audi A3 (12-) | A4 (08-) | A5 Coupe (08-) | Q5 (08-) | Tiguan (16-)
- Engines: 1.8L | 2.0L 4V TFSI (Gen III)
- OEM equiv: T10567

VAG Camshaft Setting Bar
Better alignment with 2 ground shoulder screws & facilitates timing adjustment with the vacuum pump & cam cover still in place. The ground screws slide the setting bracket easily into the camshaft slot with the addition of the knob for precise alignment.
- OEM Equiv: 3418 | T10098 | T20038

VAGÊCamshaftÊSpacerÊ&ÊPinÊKit
A specialised kit for removing / installing the camshafts on VAG petrol engines. Please refer to ET0900 for the relevant timing tool kit.
- Engines: 1.8L | 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged 4V
- OEM Equiv: T40191 | T40196

VAG Camshaft Sprocket Hub Remover
A specialised kit for removing the camshaft sprocket from the taper on the camshaft on Pumpe Duse / common rail diesels. Includes a counter hold tool for loosening / tightening the camshaft hub bolt.
- Engines: 1.9L | 2.0L TDI
- OEM Equiv: T10051 | T10052

VAG Camshaft Sprocket Remover
Adjustable design allows it to work on any sprockets of suitable size. Maximum spoke width - odd numbers 27mm, even numbers 17mm. Forcing screw with 17mm hex head. Body width: 133mm.
- Suits 5 or 6 spoke camshaft pulleys
- OEM Equiv: T40001

VAG Chain Tensioner
This locking bolt with adjustable fixing plate holds the chain tensioner & camshaft adjuster in position while removing the chain.
- OEM Equiv: T10092

VAG Clutch Retaining Bar
This clutch retaining tool locks the clutch basket on vehicles with the DSG 02E 6 speed transmission. It is designed to be used when removing / installing the multi plate clutch stack.
- Applications: VAG DSG 02E 6 speed transmission
- OEM Equiv: T10303

VAG Crank Sprocket Holding Tool
Fuel injection pump gear retainer & counter holder for crankshaft toothed belt sprocket when installing crankshaft oil seal (belt pulley end).
This tool holds the sprocket when releasing the fastener, reducing potential damage to the camshaft.
- 10mm dia pins
- 380mm overall length

VAG Crankshaft Counter Holder
A specialised wrench to hold the pulley while loosening / tightening the pulley fixing bolt. This tool is recommended by the manufacturer to set the No. 1 cylinder at TDC. Covers engines from 2006 onwards.
- Applications: 1.8L | 2.0L TFSi / TSi petrol engines
- OEM Equiv: T10355