Quick question on replacing chain guide

[rodenal 0]

I've had a look today and my plastic guide for the timing chain is broken a little, and this appears to be what is causing the bit of noise i'm getting,

I'm gonna replace this and the tensioner bolt, but i'm just wondering - will it matter if i dont have the vw tool to hold the shafts at TDC? - as i wont be messing with anything that could alter the timing i wouldnt think it's necessary? or am i being foolishly naive and should make myself something up just to be safe?

I know it's a better idea just to do the whole chains etc but this is something i'm comfortable doing myself and there is also no slack in the chain at all so i'm happy to do it as a first step.

[cabrioman 6]

just to be on the same side mate make a piece of flat plate up or a couple of spanners just to make sure they dont move ... or u can get the tool of e bay mate

[rodenal 0]

Yeah you're not wrong better safe than sorry - seen one on german ebay delivered for a tenner no excuse not to really lol

[cabrioman 6]

yeah for that kinda money be sill not to mate

[krave 0]

everytime ive taken the timing covers off the cams always seem a tad out, a tad advanced, the tool gets in, but the slots arent completely level.

[rodenal 0]

Hmm, see i didnt pay too much attention to the cams as i wasnt gonna mess with anything. The car's had schrick cams installed a few years ago but i'm assuming the timing would be the same. Can't see any reason why not.

I suppose as long as i can get the tool in to ensure the cams dont move i'll be happy, wether they're a little out or not