Where can I find a set of good feeler gauges?

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  • Bimmerfanatik
    Banned
    • May 2004
    • 5349

    #1

    Where can I find a set of good feeler gauges?

    Gonna adjust my valves once I get my new valve cover, etc. The last time I adjusted someone's valves I had a .010 inch and a .011 inch, used the .010 to tighten, then made sure it was correct by attempting to slide the .011 in and not being able to. After I finished, the car was all but silent, after sounding like a hopped up diesel when it pulled in.

    Problem is, this was at a garage and now I'm at my own garage. Can't find a set that has both of these. Anyone?
  • JeffG
    Advanced Member
    • Jan 2005
    • 135

    #2
    check out craftsman. if i remember right, my buddy has a set of them and the increments are pretty small.

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    • e30Matt
      R3V Elite
      • Dec 2003
      • 5077

      #3
      Your best bet is to find some angled feeler gauges. They look like long ones only they have a ~45 degree bend on the end.

      Try Sears.

      "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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      • Bimmerfanatik
        Banned
        • May 2004
        • 5349

        #4
        Looks like I'll be stopping at sears :) Thanks guys.

        Yeah, the angled ones are the ONLY way to go :)

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        • DarkWing6
          Moderator
          • Apr 2004
          • 7144

          #5
          Originally posted by Beemerfanatik
          Looks like I'll be stopping at sears :) Thanks guys.

          Yeah, the angled ones are the ONLY way to go :)
          Just bought a set for like $8.
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