WTB - Heyco Large Pliers

[AustinOski]

a.k.a - channel locks. Water pump pliers

I’m specifically looking for the older ones with the smoother handles (not the “alligator” handles).

This is for a ‘72 E3.

Also looking for the valve adjustment tool. I think it’s also called the hook.

Thanks,

Joey

 

[restart]

BMW Tools - any tool for Service and Repair of BMW

 

[Mot27cars]

Valve adjusting tool

As shown exact as original $13 ATTACH=full]103291[/ATTACH]

e9coupe.com

 

[AustinOski]

@restart - Thanks, but looks like they just have the newer style (late 70’s on)

@Mot27cars - Thanks. DM’d him to buy one.

 

[HB Chris]

In fifteen years I’ve come across two early large pliers.

 

[Krzysztof]

Is there any picture comparing new-old style? I would be handy here.

 

[AustinOski]

@Krzysztof - Yes!

@restart posted a good pic in this thread I started in the main E3 forum - https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/tool-channel-lock-question.37422/

 

[AustinOski]

So, I went ahead and bought one with alligator style handles from this eBay listing. He has 3 more 9” channel locks. I’m still looking for the smoother handle versions.

However, @HB Chris did present some evidence that the alligator handled ones were offered on earlier E9s/E3s, too.

 

[HonaloochieBoogie]

I have a spare in reasonable shape. I can send photos if you’re interested.

 

[AustinOski]

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