MA7008O

Have you seen this new product for valve adjustments? https://snapgap.us/

No affiliations, just very curious.

It’s not for sale yet, but I am very sure it’s going to be expensive.

How about a DYI alternative, using a precision locknut (http://www.getecno.com/en/rodogrip/) as what they call collars and a regular commercial calibrated metal washer / sheet / shims???

Rocket Rob

I hadn't seen Snapgap but its an interesting approach. I'll be curious to hear how well it works if anyone gives it a try.

abarthguy

Didn't see an application for 964 and newer.....

MA7008O

Yes it does, search for 964.

Walt

Just looking at the website and not 100% sure how this device works. Maybe something similar to the Kirk tool? Video would be helpful.

jwbavalon

Walt, there is a video with a link at the top of their web page.

Looks slick now to wait for the price and delivery time frame..

MA7008O

https://youtu.be/0NPme1zTp5E

mystert

I'm sure someone will complain about it adding extra mass to the valve train. It looks like its heavier than the stock lock nut. Possibly reduces RPM capability due to the extra weight.

MA7008O

Well, i will not notice the small increment.

Another video.


https://youtu.be/KSUaoi5Vo0Q

cobalt

Any idea of price? Website says sold out on everything. Honestly if you have your engine dropped adjusting the valves with a feeler gauge is not difficult. No doubt an expensive approach for a relatively simple process.

Catorce

The Stomski tool with a digital dial gauge is faster than that and extremely accurate. Blows the doors off feeler gauges.

jwbavalon

I received the following from SnapGap, "Early registration entitles you to a $25 discount off the $175 911 kit that contains everything you need for 3 fresh valve adjustments. After that, you need to buy additional shims but can re-use everything else in the kit."

mystert

Why do you need new shims? Does the shim thin out after use somehow? The thickness of the shim is how much clearance you have between the rocker arm and the lifter. When you go to readjust it after the first 15k miles, I would think you remove the shim, bottom out the adjustment to take up any wear on the valve train, and follow the same instructions from there. The shim should still be the same thickness as before because its not under any major load. The only load the shim takes is the load from tightening the nut down. All the load from the cam/lifter transfers through the male threads on the adjuster into the rocker arm.

cobalt

I agree all of his tools are great quality, very well thought out easy to use and reasonably priced.. His tools save countless hours on projects like this.

Railmaster.

And newer? 993s have hudraulic tappets!