Hey guys,
I am actually working on a 1UZ but many parts seem to be interchangeable so assumed it would be the same for the heads. I am wondering if there are any non Toyota tools available for removing shims with the cams still in? The Toyota tools, item number 09248-05410 and 09248-05021 are pretty pricey, around $200 just for the pliers ($35 for the other tool which is fine). Are there any other options? From looking around the only non Toyota tools I have found don't clear the camshaft on the UZ engines but seem to work on the rest of the Toyota range. Is it just a case of suck it up and pay $200 for the pliers?
A picture of the tools at this link, the two on the right: http://planetsoarer.com/camshafts/tools.jpg
I appreciate your help.
I am actually working on a 1UZ but many parts seem to be interchangeable so assumed it would be the same for the heads. I am wondering if there are any non Toyota tools available for removing shims with the cams still in? The Toyota tools, item number 09248-05410 and 09248-05021 are pretty pricey, around $200 just for the pliers ($35 for the other tool which is fine). Are there any other options? From looking around the only non Toyota tools I have found don't clear the camshaft on the UZ engines but seem to work on the rest of the Toyota range. Is it just a case of suck it up and pay $200 for the pliers?
A picture of the tools at this link, the two on the right: http://planetsoarer.com/camshafts/tools.jpg
I appreciate your help.