Valve adjustment question

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Finished up most of the other tune up items and I am now prepared to complete a valve adjustment. I do not even want to open up the valve cover until I understand better what will be required.
Questions: What is the easiest way to turn the engine?
Do I need the7008-1 tool? (Whatever that is)
Or can I turn the engine by pulling on the fan belt?
(Of course I will remove the plugs)
Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
36mm , 1/2" socket and wrench. AND mechanic gloves ( at least one) to save your knuckles on the radiator fins. Or cuss alot.

an allen wrench that fits the hole in the rocker, a coat hanger wire, or if you're lucky the tool from your complete toolbox. ( DOn't use that red handled screwdriver that's woth more than an OZ of gold.)

Feeler guages. Preferably bent a bit on the end. Don't worry- they bend back.
 
If your gasket is old go ahead and order one so it's ready to go back on when you're done. Be certain each cylinder it at TDC by aiming cam lobes down and checking corresponding cylinder opposite for lobes up - see the manual.
 
back when i was poor college student, i used to put my 2002 in 4th and rock it back and forth - with the plugs out. moved pretty easily. later with my wife's automatic, i would use a remote starter switch on the starter - with the coil unplugged (with the plugs out) and let the starter move the engine. i could never get my hands in that small slot with a socket or breaker bar.
 
rsporsche said:
back when i was poor college student, i used to put my 2002 in 4th and rock it back and forth - with the plugs out. moved pretty easily. later with my wife's automatic, i would use a remote starter switch on the starter - with the coil unplugged (with the plugs out) and let the starter move the engine. i could never get my hands in that small slot with a socket or breaker bar.
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+1
forth gear works fine for me

and +1 on jerry's (61porsche) advices, a 2 or 3 allen wrench, and 0,20mm feeler gauge for both valves exhaust and admision, bent it almost until the end is at 90degrees, but do not bend it straight, but in a smooth curve
and a M10 hexagonal wrench for tightening the nut afterwards

as steve says a new gasket is always recommended, an 10 Nm torque for the cover nuts

good luck

BTW, i saw your comment on the zenith videos, i know it would have been nice in english, but too much difficulties for a "live" performance, regards
 
Is the gasket designed to be replaced every time? Or is it supposed to be "reusable"? I'll get a new one if it's not made of gold but it would be nice to just slap it back on if that's the way it's designed.

What did the shop usually do back in the day?

Is the "special tool" still avaiklable from BMW?
 
As long as it's relatively new and good contidion it can be reused, I've had it off a few times since replacing it a while ago. I think it was $26 at the dealer.

Bwana said:
Is the gasket designed to be replaced every time? Or is it supposed to be "reusable"? I'll get a new one if it's not made of gold but it would be nice to just slap it back on if that's the way it's designed.

What did the shop usually do back in the day?

Is the "special tool" still avaiklable from BMW?
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