Timing tools on ebay

palmtree · #1 03-30-2012, 12:27 PM

I have read that the necessary timing tools can be bought inexpensively on eBay. On searching I find several different sets with different tools. Can someone point me in the right direction.
1980 265 d24.
Thanks.

anders · #2 03-30-2012, 01:25 PM

Are you looking for all the timing tools to do the valve and injection? There is only two that you really need to buy. The cam position holder (it's fairly u shaped) and the dial indicator with the long holder. Ebay has them and they are from Zdmak. You don't need the locking pin for the IP sprocket (there is a notch on the sprocket that will line up with the notch on the IP). I have the Cam holder from Zdmak. and it works fine but needs to be shimmed to be accurate. I can't speak of the quality of the dial indicator.

anders · #3 03-30-2012, 01:32 PM

dial indicator: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tools-for-Bo...item27c557e32d
Cam holder and un-needed pin:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-2-Timing...item27c557e268

anders · #4 03-30-2012, 01:38 PM

Here is a dial indicator I would buy:http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHLEY-BOSCH...item5892108660

palmtree · #5 03-30-2012, 02:27 PM

Thanks Anders. That is very helpful. It just seems like I need to be able to set the timing if I am going to own this car. I have already paid someone to replace the injection pump belt twice. The first guy put it on too tight and it broke within 20 miles. The second guy did it right (I think) but between the two I have already spent $365.
Brett

anders · #6 03-30-2012, 03:14 PM

Well the tools would pay for themselves if you had to do any of the timing belts. It's actually a super simple job with the tools and if you have done it once before ( but also easy to learn how to do...)