How to Make Your Own Head R&R Tools
 

I made drawings of the Camshaft locking tool, Flywheel Locking Pin, and Rigid Chain tensioner. I made all of these and used them for my head install, so I know they work.
Here are the parts to make... you'll need 1 of each:

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You will need a few metric bolts, etc. These drawings show you what to buy:
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Also, you will need an E12 size torx socket to remove the head bolts. I bought a Lisle set at pelican parts so I wasn't stuck with just 1 size (and it's cheaper than the BMW tool).
However the O.D. of the socket wouldn't fit in the area where the head bolts were. I modified the socket as shown here to 17mm OD. It came out beautiful, but you must keep a water dish close by and keep dipping it in so you don't soften the tool.
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Hey i blew my head gasket last year.
 

I am just starting out with this head gasket job, and the need for specialty tools is the biggest stick in the works so far. I have never machined metal before and don't know what I would use to do so. Do they make metal bits for a router? I mean you can just saw through metal with a circular saw and a special blade? Would it be possible to purchase one of these tools from you? Being a broke college student I would like to go the cheapest route which usually means making it myself, but if that entails buying bits/ blades/ tools/ supplies/ and taking into account the fact that it may take multiple tries before I have a usable cam locking tool I am at a loss as to what would be the best route. Please Help. Thank You!

awesome find. needed this

Great job! Thank You very much for the drawings, that's I've searched long time!!!!!

Thanks !!! These locking tools are really expensive. Will take diagrams to the shop tomorrow and whip one out! Much thanks!