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Originally Posted by sworks
Using the proper tools has nothing to do with competence, it just makes the job easier.
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The proper tools are the only way to ensure the valve timing is spot on.
The floating sprockets are due to the manufacturing variations and tolerances for new belts.
Without using the tools you can fit a new belt but the valve timing might not be spot on.
That is according to the person that designed the camshaft drive system for the original KV6.
I would argue that fitting a new belt but not ensuring that the valve timing is spot on is not the correct way to do the job.
But it won't break the engine not to use them, and if you want to save some hassle and the cost of bolts/seals then why not? Is that incompetence? It is certainly not the best way to do the job.
