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When comparing GM Timing Chain Camshaft Holding Tool Retaining Set for Cadillac Buick Saturn Pontiac Chevrolet with other Timing Belt Tools options, use this source-backed detail as the primary discriminator: MATERIAL—These camshaft alignment tools are made from high-quality 45# structural steel for maximum strength and endurance.
Use this second fact to evaluate the tradeoff: Fits 2.8L, 3.0L, and 3.6L V6 engine codes LP1, HFV6, A30XH, Z32SE, Z28NET, Z28NEL, A28NER, B284E, and B284L meaning that it works compatible with GMC Acadia, Buick Lacrosse and Enclave, Cadillac CTS, SRX, and STS, Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura, Outlook, and Vue, Pontiac Torrent,Chevy Malibu, Camaro, Equinox, and Traverse, Saab 9-3, 9-4X, and 9-5, and some Holden, Vauxhall, and Opel models. A third point to compare across alternatives is: Application note: 6L V6 engine codes LP1, HFV6, A30XH, Z32SE, Z28NET, Z28NEL, A28NER, B284E, and B284L meaning that it works compatible with GMC Acadia, Buick Lacrosse and Enclave, Cadillac CTS, SRX, and STS, Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura, Outlook, and Vue, Pontiac Torrent,Chevy Malibu, Camaro, Equinox, and Traverse, Saab 9-3, 9-4X, and 9-5, and some Holden, Vauxhall, and Opel models.
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- APPLICATION—This automotive tool set slots in perfectly to hold your camshaft firmly in position at top dead center just like OEM sets EN-46105 and EN-48383.
- MATERIAL—These camshaft alignment tools are made from high-quality 45# structural steel for maximum strength and endurance.
- Fits 2.8L, 3.0L, and 3.6L V6 engine codes LP1, HFV6, A30XH, Z32SE, Z28NET, Z28NEL, A28NER, B284E, and B284L meaning that it works compatible with GMC Acadia, Buick Lacrosse and Enclave, Cadillac CTS, SRX, and STS, Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura, Outlook, and Vue, Pontiac Torrent,Chevy Malibu, Camaro, Equinox, and Traverse, Saab 9-3, 9-4X, and 9-5, and some Holden, Vauxhall, and Opel models.
- Preventing rotation and holding the camshaft at TDC properly are critical for timing the engine precisely. Also, the special oversized design keeps the tool from being left on the engine.
Lawrence Murray –
Did good for the job would use them again
Ryan Canales –
I used this tool to do the timing on my 08 gmc acadia. Its possibly to do the job without the tool. However, why run any risk at all? Put your mind at ease and use it as a spot checker just to be absolutely certain. I would definitely buy again
Jacob Hamilton –
Works exactly as advertised.
PJS –
If you are going to replace timing chains on a 3.0 or 3.6L V6, get these cam locks. Don’t pay attention to the videos showing changing half the chains in phase one timing, then the other half in phase two timing. Set the engine to phase one timing, slide on the locks, replace all chains, aligning the timing marks. Done.
Eric –
These lil guys made it so much easier to swap the timing chains on my cts. These allow you to service all 3 chains with only one set of timing marks. The dot on the crank sprocket is lined up with the dot on the bottom side of the oil pump. Once that’s done you use the “straight flats” tool on the drivers bank and the “angled flats” tool on the passenger side and that’s it no need for the 3rd tool.I used the Mellings 3.6 timing guide on the ol YouTube as a guide and it worked flawlessly.
Robert Jimenez –
Quick delivery
Linda Pearcy –
we like them
Ziggyzac –
It did it’s job a couple of times now it’s worn out.