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Camshaft Alignment Tools - Advice Wanted

Classic327

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Hi guys, I need to replace the timing chains on my 2009 VE Commodore (Omega) 3Ltr V6 SIDI.
I am confident doing this job as I have rebuilt 2 engines previously. However I need advice about the Camshaft Alignment Tools (CAT).
The Haynes repair manual specifies CAT for VE Series 1 models part # EN-46105-1 and EN-46105-2, for VE Series 2 and VF models the CAT part #EN48383 and EN48383 (2) available through SPX Tools. I could not find the tools with the part # 46105 at all. I was advised by Mace Engineering the 48383 would be suitable. Due to postage times I bought the Toledo CAT 30473 for VE & VF 3Ltr & 3.6 V6 SIDI. It has 3 tools with OEM part #48383 (1,2and3).
The thing that has me really confused is the description for tool 1 - LH Cam Stage 1, Tool 2 - LH Cam Stage 2 and Tool 3 - RH Cam Stage 2. I'm thinking Stage 1 - Factory standard cam, and Stage 2 must be a mild lumpy cam. There is no tool identified as being for the RH Cam Stage 1. I'm thinking the RH Stage 2 might also do the RH Stage 1.
If anyone knows for sure can you please advise?
 

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You only need the tools if you're taking the cam phasers off. If you're only doing chains you don't need the cam lock tools.
 

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Thanks, I have not started the job yet I was just reading through the Haynes manual, it said to use the cam lock tools. I just saw a good video and they didn't use the lock tools (just as you said). It also clarified the stage 1 and stage 2, it refers to the different timing positions throughout the procedure.
Thanks for your help :cool:
 
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