<E30> valve adjustment

["K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rod,

I just did this job yesterday.  The only tools you need are a small hex
key (3mm?), a 10mm box end wrench, and a set of angled feeler gauges. 
The angled feeler gauges make the job *a lot* easier.

You should have approximately .010" (or .025mm) of lash between the
eccentric and the valve.  To adjust, loosen the eccentric nut, and use
the hex key to rotate it until it contacts the feeler gauge.  Slowly
tighten the nut, making sure that you're not affecting the clearance.

Hope this helps, and good luck!

     KC Boyce
     '85 325e
     E30 Eta Page: http://rikki.cc.colorado.edu/~k_boyce/


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