Cambelt Change - Timing Lock Holes not Aligned

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Re: Cambelt Change - Timing Lock Holes not Aligned

Postby Tuga2112 » Wed 09.09.2026, 11:56

im not aware of that. but i can tell you the reason its a 12 point bolt its to intentionally make it harder for people to use ugga duggas on it. as you will be challenged to find 12point impact sockets
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Re: Cambelt Change - Timing Lock Holes not Aligned

Postby DublinBlueElan » Wed 09.09.2026, 13:21

Tuga2112 wrote:im not aware of that. but i can tell you the reason its a 12 point bolt its to intentionally make it harder for people to use ugga duggas on it. as you will be challenged to find 12point impact sockets


Since you're online I'll tell you that I used your video for help setting the timing last weekend.
I couldn't be bothered jacking up to take the wheel off so I locked the wheel out right, whipped off the power steering belt and had a perfect view of the marks. Had it set in seconds.
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