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Ron Stygar · #49 05-08-2009, 06:26 PM

BMW shows it done every Inspection.
I checked mine on the '01 Z3 M coupe around 30K and it was in spec.

Will be doing it at 30K steps along with some other things.

Engine rotation:

Before you start, be cool on the car.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9755

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28710

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68387

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=337021

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97891

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=493987

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Originally Posted by jmillet

I use the Craftsman off-set leaf gauge, SKU 40802, price $9.99, that has blades ranging from .005" (.127mm) to .030" (.762mm). As pointed out by Ron the .007" (.178mm) and the .009" (.229mm) work for the intake valve clearance check and the .011" (.279mm) and .013" (.330mm) for the exhaust valves.

$15.84 total delivered tax and shipping.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...?keyword=40802

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