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BMW Engine tappet holder (M42b18) preview

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I needed a tool to help me fit and remove the tappets to my BMW m42 engine. this is my first go at CAD and designing my own bits, the additional parts are M5x16mm csk screws, M5nuts i had these, and some magnets I got from amazon (First4magnets™ F124N-10 Magnet Expert 12mm dia x 4mm thick x 4.2mm c/sink Neodymium Magnet - 2.5kg Pull).

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Published Jun 28, 2026Updated Aug 12, 2026

Originally published on thingiverse.com by Tim Bentley (tj00001) · License: CC BY

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