⚙️ Timing Belt Wrench (7997) - OTC Review

This works great, very small so it fits in the awfully tight space where they put the timing belt pulley. Some people have complained about the pins being bent, in which case I'm guessing they used them incorrectly because every belt I've used it on says in the book it needs to be fixed I think , it was about 30 or so INCHES pounds, which isn't enough torque to flex most.

I was told that installing a timing belt on my Eclipse would be nearly impossible without this tool and they were right. I highly recommend finding the longest 1/4 inch breaker you can find. The ratchet will work but was annoying when it suddenly clicked and I had to reset it. And you don't really have room for a 3/8 adapter. " bar. It's a strong little thing, I've used it twice now and it's still solid.

Tried initially to adjust the tensioner with snap ring pliers but ended up using this tool to steady it. Some auto parts stores rent this tool, which would be nice considering its limited potential use, but not sure if it will stand up to constant use by others. I read that others could only use it once due to poor quality, but I didn't have that problem. I'm sure I can use this for my next timing belt change in another 60,000 miles and hopefully beyond.

My torque wrench stopped working when I was tightening the idler bearing with this pin wrench. Because of this, I over-tightened it, and the pins began to bend or slip out of their holes. However, when I found out the torque wrench was broken and got a new torque wrench, the pins did their job at 44 inches. pounds of torque listed in my Kia Sedona Haynes manual. It fits my 2005 Kia Sedona LX tensioner bearing.