I was fully expecting flack over the Tipex issue but I am old enough to have fitted more timing belts than I care to remember and as mentioned, no problems so far. I am not saying I don't use pins but often find a drill bit or a bolt can be more accurate than the correct tools. As an example I know for sure that some of the setting bars for Zetecs give a large amount of movement in the cams but a long screwdriver of the correct diameter will lock them solid. When using Tipex it is quick and easy to see that everything lines up after turning over the engine by hand. Some engines still don't have any method of locking and rely soley on timing marks. What is wrong with highlighting these marks with Tipex? I actually find Tipex extremely accurate. I too have experienced vehicles that have come from the factory with incorrect timing and I am not blase about doing these jobs as I am fully aware of the cost implications to myself if I get it wrong. If Tipex is used before removing a belt it will be very obvious if it in a different position afterwards regardless of whether pins are used/required or not.
I am not trying to preach or convert anybody but I am quite comfortable with my current methods.
Regards to all.
Bryan.
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