Planing for a timing chain on my S model. Like the timing set from ECS. Looking for a camshaft lock tool. ECS has the timing lock kit from Scwhaben for $142. I am sure it a good tool, but thats a little steep for a one time use tool. Can any recommend a camshaft lock too that they have use with good success that might be cheaper and where they acquired it from

 

in addition you also need a crankshaft holding tool.... to loosen and re-torque the crankshaft hub... the lock tool in the timing kit is not enough. I used the Schwaben.

 

Bought mine on Ebay and worked great! For sale if needed?

 

Amazon does sells camshaft holding tools they are cheap but read all comments and choose wisely.

 

Depending on which car your going to replace the timing chain, i have 02 R53 and my timing cam holder kit won't work on my R55 S clubman N14, i also own a crankshaft holder tools when i replaced the crankshaft (Harmonic balancer) with ATI on my R53, and in the process of getting all my parts to work on timing chain on R55 so my concern which i posted and no one respond if the R53 Crankshaft holder tools can be use in R55 if they are the same bolt pattern if anyone done a timing chain can you please share... The tools distance between bolts is around 2 inches apart.