Posted by Bill Bowes on February 26, 2000 at 19:16:37:
In Reply to: BMW Special Tools posted by Beamher Bob on February 26, 2000 at 10:46:23:
: Dear First-Fivers, Do any of you know where I can purchase BMW Special Tools from?? I'm looking for tools number 26 1 011 (Giubo Clamping tool) and Tool number 11 3 111 (engine turning tool ,used when setting valves).
Save your money. I fyou removed the guibo in the first place, just replace it. They cost $35. Everyone I've ever re-used, has failed much sooner that I expected.
Also forget the engine turning tool. To do the valves, just use your key. Remove your cap, and turn it till the rotor lines up close to plug 1. Adjust your valves when the valves are closed. If you want to spend some money, go to Sears, and pay $8 for a remote starter switch. Then you don't have to run around the car.
Bill Bowes