Wanted S50 shim removal tool

[Lulubell]

Just Planning ahead on adjusting my shims on my Z3m when my car is off the road around autumn time .
Wondering if anyone has one or alternative options or borrow..
Have googled a few options including home made set done on here , but checking if anyone has one.

Also the actual shims or alternatives links etc..as some say the fiat shims are similar ? But not sure yet what’s needed for now .. but..original bmw prices are shocking..

alternative shims

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/327188906220?_ul=GB&rb_itemId=327188906220&rb_pgeo=GB&ff=11&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339059258&toolid=10044&customid=EAIaIQobChMI467r27eBlQMV1ZJQBh2BWCY8EAQYASABEgJSL_D_BwE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI467r27eBlQMV1ZJQBh2BWCY8EAQYASABEgJSL_D_BwE&wbraid=CkEKCQjwuanRBhCqARIwAI-FmgH8ZW7UhCbbAnHJCEcYafl7bkDan6j7WcZnlOk30Wt4ZqgaEQ1cWMfYDjMXGgKDnw&gbraid=0AAAAADA7Q_LcI_FSTDLX8sKiqIZ262XHZ&adtype=pla&loc_physical_ms=1006567&loc_interest_ms=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20506529270&gbraid=0AAAAADA7Q_LcI_FSTDLX8sKiqIZ262XHZ

Was looking at this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175945059145?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338722076&customid=&toolid=10050

or this..

Laser 6519 Valve Shim Tool - for Yamaha, Suzuki : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy Laser 6519 Valve Shim Tool - for Yamaha, Suzuki at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

There was a site selling them but was some time ago..

S50B30 Valve Shim Tool

Got a BMW S50B30 or S50B32 and need to do your valve clearances? Stop wasting time and possible damage with sketchy attempts to compress the shim buckets. Grab one of our tools, they're an affordable alternative to the OE BMW Valve shim tool, and makes changing your shims a breeze, not a chore...

357fab.com

Great guide too…

Checking and adjusting S50 valve clearances - zroadster.net

And great video guide ..

View: https://youtu.be/7JFEcR9x7nk?is=jzOa7fsI7N5lWjAz

 

[Pingu]

I wonder who did that video

I don't think the Laser tool would work without modification, and it looks like the metal would be too soft. The out of stock one looks like it would work. I harden the working end as it needs to push down on the two adjacent cups, and unhardened steel just deforms. 3:22 in the video shows the tool in action.

I could loan you my tools.

This is what you need, as well as feeler gauges (and micrometer if you want to check the feeler gauges), a magnet to catch the shims and a blowy thing to blast the shims out of the cups...

The tool in the lid is the one in the video. The silver tool has a hardened tool tip. The blue-black tool is fully hardened.

The circular thing is a crankshaft turning tool. It's heavy and needs a 32mm spanner. You need to accurately turn the crankshaft, and this is the easiest way.

The box is a selection of shims.

Fiat X/19 use the same sized shims, but their range is different to BMW. I can't remember if they are thinner or thicker, but they definitely do 2.75mm, as I bought 3 for £10 in 2016. BMW charged £7 each in 2014.

 

[Lulubell]

Never Mate..
I now know from your avatar & your little special helper ..
Been watching all you YouTube vids especially the damaged Z3m & your red kit car you have skills mate..
If I could lone out everything , obviously will pay a large deposit to cover costs bits used etc..
Again planning on doing this around autumn time when I don’t use the car as much..
Really appreciate this ..