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by montreal
Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Shims removal help
Replies: 2
Views: 551

Re: Shims removal help

Tried Brake cleaner...Does the job.
by montreal
Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Shims removal help
Replies: 2
Views: 551

Shims removal help

Doing valve adjustment on my M88/3. I was able to remove 1 shim. But unable to remove the next 2 remaining...Tried everything. Compressed air, pick, won't come out....Any ideas ?
by montreal
Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: BMW S38 Valve adjustment tool
Replies: 18
Views: 14255

Re:

I wonder how many people lose the shim completely, blowing it out with compressed air sounds a bit dicey.... It is impossible to blow the shims out using compressed air. Using air is not a method in removing shims, mainly the air is used to break the oil suction and clearing excess oil between shim...
by montreal
Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:45 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M88/3 Valve tool
Replies: 5
Views: 850

Re: M88/3 Valve tool

I bought a NOS 31 mm Volkswagen complete shim set in its original VW Italy wooden box from the 70's on EBay ! A real time capsule.Nice find for $ 250 USD...
by montreal
Fri May 26, 2023 12:47 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M88/3 Valve tool
Replies: 5
Views: 850

Re: M88/3 Valve tool

According to previous readings over the last couple of years, it seems the Baum tool is more fragile than the original BMW/Bosch one and I would not want to risk a metal fragment getting lodged inside the valve/camshaft/cylinder assembly...This is why I'm finally glad I went with the original one...
by montreal
Fri May 19, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M88/3 Valve tool
Replies: 5
Views: 850

Re: M88/3 Valve tool

Finally, after discussion with the BMW Classic Group in Germany,I discovered the tool is easily available from BMW in Germany. You just have to order it from a dealership. But be aware some dealerships don't want to sell you tools so you have to explain them that they are required by BMW Headquarter...
by montreal
Fri May 05, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: M88/3 Valve tool
Replies: 2
Views: 978

Re: M88/3 Valve tool

Finally found it directly from BMW in Germany. Ordered via my local BMW dealer. They have it in stock in Germany. BUT $$$$ !!! $ 430.00 USD
by montreal
Mon May 01, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: M88/3 Valve tool
Replies: 2
Views: 978

M88/3 Valve tool

Looking for the Valve tool 11350 ( BMW Part 83300490491)

Life or death situation...
by montreal
Mon May 01, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: M88/3 Valve tool
Replies: 5
Views: 850

M88/3 Valve tool

I need to adjust my valves, but the tool ( 113150) is unobtainable !?!? BO everywhere. Can somebody help me ?
by montreal
Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: BMW M635CSi M88 valve tappet depressor tool and shim kit (SOLD)
Replies: 2
Views: 623

Re: BMW M635CSi M88 valve tappet depressor tool and shim kit

Hello Craig,

I am really interested in your tool and shim kit since I own a 1985 M635CSi. I am from Montreal, Canada. I did send you an email.

Thank you very much

Bernard Dandurand
by montreal
Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Gas trap sticker
Replies: 0
Views: 2358

Gas trap sticker

I just ordered this sticker for my M635. Can anybody tell me exactly where it goes on the inner side of the flap and which orientation ?

Thanks!

http://www.pukardesigns.com/_p/prd1/297 ... ap-sticker
by montreal
Sat Jul 08, 2017 1:48 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 1985 M635CSi exhaust help please
Replies: 25
Views: 16218

Re: 1985 M635CSi exhaust help please

Hi Bernard, I've not forgotten yet! I attempted a few audio recordings and... they all sound awful! :shock: I'll try and see if I can capture some decent audio with a proper camera, or something else. Or maybe a phone app that will allow less ambient high frequency noise through. Anyway, all hope i...
by montreal
Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:24 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 1985 M635CSi exhaust help please
Replies: 25
Views: 16218

Re: 1985 M635CSi exhaust help please

Blunttech.com can order what you need as well. I went with a SuperSprint complete system. Cheers, Ray Can you post a video on YouTube of your car with the Supersprint exhaust? I would like to hear the sound before I purchase the system. How would you describe it? Did you order the 304SS or the mild...