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| DougC |
 Aug 23 2005, 03:03 PM
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I will be adjusting the valves in the 2.7 I have this weekend and then installing the engine for good (knocking on wood!) after that. Before I go searching though dozens of old archives (I've already spent some time on that) just to answer what is probably a simple answer...will I need a special feeler gauge or will any of the ones from FLAPS do? I have two sets from the last time I adjusted valves on the M3.
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| Sammy |
Aug 23 2005, 03:08 PM
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I really, really doubt you wil lbe able to get them adjusted right with a standard feeler guage.
There are three options, one is the standard 911 feeler guage available at pelican and other P-car type places, make sure you also buy some spare blades and lock-tite the itty bitty screws so they don't go places they shouldn't. Second option is the island tool. It is a re-designed version of the original and I've heard nothing but good things about it. Do a search on the pelican 911 board for Island tool. Either way it is kind of a PITA. Set the clearance slightly tighter than you would normally think, if the blade slides easily it is too lose. If it doesn't slide, it's too tight. it must slide with resistance. Third option, use a dial indicator. This is my favorite way to do it when the engine is out. |
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DougC Is a Special Feeler gauge needed ? Aug 23 2005, 03:03 PM
TimT I just bend the feeler gauge to work. I also have ... Aug 23 2005, 03:14 PM ArtechnikA you want the one that looks like a question mark "... Aug 23 2005, 03:55 PM Tobra Aug 23 2005, 07:42 PM Kerrys914 I just bought one last week, one of the "?" gauges... Aug 24 2005, 05:17 AM
DougC I have the feeler gauge with the prebent ends, lik... Aug 24 2005, 09:14 AM |
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