locking the transmission on the v6

[cc]

Hi
I want to lock the crankshaft from moving while doing the timing belt. Does the V6 auto have a porthole into the transmission a locking tool can be inserted into?
cheers

[bazzbazz]

No. There is a particular tool available for locking the crankshaft pulley.

http://www.totallyalfa.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.dspProduct&id=3

Baz

[alfagtv152]

Hi CC,
If you are doing the cam belt you need the cam shaft locks that lock the cams in position when you position the crankshaft on #1 TDC, there are marks but the best is to use a dial indicator down #1 plug hole to get it exactly correct. Long story short you put the engine on #1 TDC, fit the cam locks then remove the T belt, align #1 tdc loosen the adjustable cam pulley and refit the T belt.
There are plenty of how to sites on the net and probably in the archives on this site.
Cheers
Andrew