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[DC]

Hello guys, got a few more questions for ya,

I am looking at getting the Ducati tools that enable you to:

1/ Undo the pullies on the timing belts, take off and do up.

2/ Undo the cylinder head nuts/ do up.

3/ Check belt tension of belts.

Now putting aside the belt tensioner, I have been informed that these tools cost a fortune. Is that the case?

If it is, then I will make my own versions. Some methods have been shown in the Haynes manaul.

The other thing I want to ask is:

The bolts on the ends of the conrods seem to be star shaped. Are these Torx as I have looked in the tool shops but the torx sockets I see advertised do not look right. They seem to be a different star shape.

Any advice would be great.

Ta,

DC