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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Feeler Gauges - Got a recommendation?

Posted by: Big Len Aug 30 2015, 08:28 AM

I'm thinking the bent ones are best, but what have you found that works best and where can I buy them?

Posted by: ripper911 Aug 30 2015, 08:31 AM

I've been thinking about getting the long ones.

Posted by: brant Aug 30 2015, 09:49 AM

Wurth for a six.
Available through distributors or BMW shops

Posted by: Katmanken Aug 30 2015, 11:48 AM

Buy a bent one and a straight one- they are cheap. That way you can find the one you like. I like straight ones, there have been times when the bend seems to get in the way.

Posted by: stugray Aug 30 2015, 12:19 PM

You can also get "Go-NoGo" feeler gauges.

For setting valves at say .006.
You would use the gauge that has the thick part at .007 and the thin part at .005.
If the thin end "Goes" and the thick end is "NoGo", then you are at .006.

They work great for setting valves (unless your valve lash is zero).
So I bought a set, then changed to chromolly pushrods, so I dont have a use for them anymore :-)

Posted by: r_towle Aug 30 2015, 01:40 PM

Bent ones fit if you remove the one you need for the valve, use that, a dime, and a wrench.