WTD: m88 valve shim tool

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As per title, been struggling to find one. Any member out there have one that I could buy/borrow?

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Won't ship to the UK. I'm also a bit wary as s38s have a different shim size and tool to M88s. From memory can use an s38 exhaust side on the m88 inlet but that's it
 
I was told by the mechanic, BMW specialist but also owner of BMW M-series cars, that in his opinion it is better to remove the camshaft rather than trygin to remove the plates with BMW Tool.

I know this might be specific opinion but he did a lot of these engines in the past and removal is giving the best way to do so without stuggling with the tappets being stubborn to go out from the seats.

Just an opinion... Maybe it will be useful for You.
 
Don’t have a M88, but I have
Krzysztof said:
I was told by the mechanic, BMW specialist but also owner of BMW M-series cars, that in his opinion it is better to remove the camshaft rather than trygin to remove the plates with BMW Tool.

I know this might be specific opinion but he did a lot of these engines in the past and removal is giving the best way to do so without stuggling with the tappets being stubborn to go out from the seats.

Just an opinion... Maybe it will be useful for You.
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Don’t have an M88 engine, but I have changed the shims on the S38 engine. With a little practice using the valve tappet tool, it’s not really that difficult if a job. The biggest issue is to break the oil suction bond between the shims and the tappet seats. I’ve found the shim pliers or the magnet methods don’t work that well. Best way for me is to use a forged or hardened awl inserted into one of the 2 notches on the shims to break the shims free from the oil suction seal.
 
A shot of compressed air between the shim and the tappet while the tapped is depressed can be helpful.
 
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bavaria said:
A shot of compressed air between the shim and the tappet while the tapped is depressed can be helpful.
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The m88 training video from bmw in the 80s shows them using compressed air to blow them out.

I'd rather not remove the cams if I have to, luckily the shim sizes are identical to that of my Mk1 golf
 
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