BMWDavid

Thanks Tom..

David

TroyN

Just got mine in the mail today! Unfortunately part of my excitement was tempered by the property tax bill that was also in the mail today...

Anyway, this is a well-put-together little tool, much nicer than I expected, actually. Now to the fun part, once we get back up above freezing that is.

mnmasotto

I also recieved mine in the mail today. Beutiful tool and well made. What a bargin. What do you think Snap-On would charge for this $89?

I have a 1995 993 motor converted to solid rockers. Can I assume this tool will work properly on this motor (top end) as well? Is the pitch on all these valve adjusting screws basically the same?

Mark

CDiercks

What a great idea. I've adjusted my valves 4 times in the 6 years I've owned my car. It is one of those things that isn't really that hard, but I still dread doing it because it is so damn tedious.

When will you have more tools available? I have money burning a hole in my pocket for one of these.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

I'd hate to guess,........plenty more, I'd bet!!!

It will work perfectly.

theiceman

i want one just so i won't feel left behind

rusnak

I'll order one too. What to you guys line up the pointer to at zero clearance? Do you hold another screwdriver against the cylinder head? I guess you'd be switching hands while puting down the alignment tool and then tightening the locking nut. It still seems way better than the backside method.

Edit: paid for mine w Paypal. Just saying that sounds like "Pay up, Pal".

TroyN

I used mine to adjust my valves a couple of days back - worked beautifully!

tbennett017

Hi all.
I wanted to give you an update. I have sent out all of the outstanding orders. Thanks for your patience, as it took a little while to get the next order done. I had to beat up a supplier to get the core screwdrivers, and to get time at my father's workshop to do the machining.

All outstanding orders went out on Monday March 16th. They are in the mail.

I have a stock of them available, and I can supply them on an immediate basis... so if you want one, please check out: http://www.tomnjudy.com/porsche

Thanks.

Ian Ledger

I can now report total success - with a modification. Taking the advice of a reply to the first post of this excellent idea, I brazed up a looped piece of welding rod at 36° to fit a stubby screwdriver with enough movement to allow stiff rotation and alignment with a reference point at zero clearance. I did another two rotations of the engine to feel the adjusted clearance was still there - just in case! The car has never been so quiet and responsive. Brilliant idea, thanks very much.
Ian

rusnak

Thanks Tom. I think I'm one of the order recipients.

Two questions: What do you guys use for the zero clearance reference? A magnetic pointer or something like that?

Also, do you have trouble getting the feeler gauge blade back in at correct clearance?

madmmac

Just ordered...Thanks,

rsrfan

Adjusted my valves for the first time last evening and was very pleased with the tool. I am especially enamored with the fact that you can remove the "bit" and rotate in increments to get a perfect visual reference at zero lash.

Rusnak,
I just looked for a good visual reference. I.e, a protruding stud, a discloration on the aluminum, etc. Just something that I could accurately match. This is why I like the removable bit. It allowed me various options for reference.

JP

Ed Hughes

I've had my covers off and the car on the lift for over a week now....I'm going to try mine out this Saturday.

I don't see how you can get the shim in to check after-the-fact if the gap is set to .1mm.

rusnak

Now and then you'll see someone say that they checked the valves by going around twice, but I have not been able to get the blade back in after yanking it out. In fact, one blade per valve adjust is about normal for me because it ends up slightly bent and or mangled.

I'm really looking forward to trying this out.