Camshaft timing tools

[67_Valiant]

I'm looking at the real possibility that I need to remove one of the cylinder heads on my 05 Ecodiesel to extract a broken glow plug. I'm wondering (for those who have gotten into these engines), are you using the factory camshaft timing tools to reassemble?

VM.10338-1 - Timing Tool, Camshaft (Right)
VM.10338-2 - Timing Tool, Camshaft (Left)
VM.10339 - Tool, Crankshaft Timing

They appear to be about $750-$1000 each, and I have to think there is a universal tool or some other way to avoid spending $2000 for tools I will likely use once. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[CAVEMANN]

My daddy used to tell me "IF YA AIN'T GONNA USE YOUR HEAD, YOU BOUT AS WELL HAVE TWO ASSHOLES", that just happens to ring very true, I'm sure a little thought will come up with an idea at least, at best a solution.

 

[1shadowsabre]

Another old saying goes "right tool for the job"

 

[carlhenry]

They sell a tool for removing broken glow plugs and its very reasonable. Amazon.com

 

[67_Valiant]

They sell a tool for removing broken glow plugs and its very reasonable. Amazon.com

Thanks for the suggestion. I had purchased a basic kit, but was not able to get it to go in on the centerline of the glowplug because the cowl is interfering (#2 glowplug). It's probably worth it for me to try again with the deluxe kit. Maybe it's got some better options.

 

[carlhenry]

iwould try try again I think the cab has to b lifted to remove cyl heads???????

 

[67_Valiant]

That's what I've heard too. AllData's procedure says to drop the transmission and transfer case, so seems like it's ugly no matter how you slice it!

 

[carlhenry]

A DEALER CAN REMOVE THEM IT IS ALOT CHEAPER than the gaskets get a price from them

 

[67_Valiant]

OK. I'll check that out too. Thanks!

 

[CAVEMANN]

Another old saying goes "right tool for the job"

As an automotive tech since 1974 I can honestly say that if I bought a special tool every time the factory said to I could fill a 100,000 sq ft warehouse, sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

 

[1shadowsabre]

As an automotive tech since 1974 I can honestly say that if I bought a special tool every time the factory said to I could fill a 100,000 sq ft warehouse, sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

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