Cam Gear Lock Camlock Tool Compatible with DOHC Subaru WRX STi FXT, LGT OBXT Service Tools

I use it with no problem really good tool to have for peace of mind since driver side cams will tend to move if you not careful, I just had to file little burrs on the hex set heads took me only a minute if so. Can’t complain compared to the top end tool which is 4 times the value will work just as well. Save your self some $$$ and headache without breaking the bank.

Worked fine after having to grind down one of the Allen heads that go into the Cam gears.

Ordered this tool to do a timing belt job on a 2008 WRX. I was disappointed to see when I went to insert the hex keys into the cam gears, the keys were far too large and not even close to fitting. I went back and looked at the reviews and saw it was a common problem. I didn’t have time to go through the return process so I ground the sides of the hex keys down to fit, albeit poorly. Spend the extra $30 and get the Company23 tool instead.

Fit is a little tighter than I'd want, I was worried I was damaging my cams when putting it in as I had to really use force and even then they didn't feel like they slid in all the way (keep them loose in the bracket until they're well seated) but it held them in place nicely, I had a mid project delay getting new timing cover bolts so it sat for several days and no issues whatsoever. If the hexes where a hundredth of an inch thinner I'd give this 5 stars.

All the other reviews are correct. The machining is below par. So they don't fit in the cam bolts without filing some material away. So if you don't wanted to have to file it to make it work. Buy the company 23 one. I have the tools to grind it and file it so I made it work just fine. So if you have the tools and even a little smarts, you can make this 12 dollar tool work just fine. 3 stars for having to fix their laziness. Not a bad product though.

If I could give it 0 stars, I would. But it ended up working well enough to make my life easier after making it MUCH harder. For my EJ255 v2 in my Legacy Spec.B, the cams on the drivers side are set at different depths. The kit comes with a spacer for the lower cam sprocket which is sunk in. The bolt provided with the crush washer was not long enough and let go as it was holding the cams with the belt off. So we removed the crush washer to get enough thread engagement, and used the tool to rotate the cams back into place; this is where the tool earned its keep.I’d recommend spending a bit more on a better tool, or if you get this one, get a slightly longer bolt if you run into the same issues as me.

Tool Part (Barcode) X0034KPHUX.Looks like the part of the tool that goes in the cam sprocket is about 10mm (10.20 measured) but my cam was smaller, I think a 9mm hex? BTW, the part of the tool where you tighten is 19mm.** I really wish some of those dimensions were in the product description **. I finally did align the belt but it was a pain using some odd-ball clamps and allen wrenches.Too bad, they look like they could have worked: strong magnets, good quality. Back they go...

Had to grind down the posts that fit in the alan heads on the cams as others have said. This tool made the job so much easier though so I can't complain much. 2011 wrx

It doesn't fit into OEM can bolts, have grind to fit. Rather annoying issue, other then that it works as intended.

Item worked well on my 2011 subaru sti,only problem was one of the hex bolts that go into the cam gear was a little too big but i just shaved it down with a file and worked perfectly.

cheap and job done.