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Due to the ubiquity of the fabled Mk IV Astra, the high quality plastic camshaft locking tool made by DRAPER was only a few quid. No high tech tooling needed.
But I can safely say that the pretty roomy engine bay (relative to modern cars), was cramped enough for my liking. Took plenty chunks of skin of my knuckles loosening and tightening the various thingmies and widgets*.
*official technical terms.
Nef
@lynx
As others said, good on you. Timing belts can be a real pain, more modern stuff need special locking tools and space can make things difficult.