{"product_id":"mutt-tools-feeler-gauge-set","title":"Mutt Tools Feeler Gauge Set, Straight \u0026 Angled — 32 Blades, Dual SAE\/Metric 0.001\"–0.040\" | VW Valve Lash, Points \u0026 Plug Gap (MT-FG-2PC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMutt Tools Two-Piece Feeler Gauge Set — Straight \u0026amp; Angled, Dual Marked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the feeler gauge we put in the tune-up cart. Two holders — one straight, one angled — with blades running 0.001\" to 0.040\", every blade marked in both inches and millimeters. It covers the 0.006\" (0.15 mm) valve setting on every air-cooled VW upright engine, the older 0.004\" (0.10 mm) setting, and the 0.016\" (0.40 mm) points gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValve lash is the first job of every air-cooled tune-up and the one people put off. A tight valve on these engines doesn't just tick — it burns. Checking every 3,000 miles takes a cold engine, two valve cover gaskets and a gauge you trust. The straight holder does the job on an upright Type 1 with the rocker in the open; the angled holder reaches past the rocker arm when the engine is in the car and the tin is crowding you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle \u0026amp; Engine Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA universal tool. On our cars it covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 upright engines (Beetle, Ghia, Bus, Thing), 1955–1979:\u003c\/b\u003e valve clearance, points gap, spark plug gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 and Type 4:\u003c\/b\u003e valve clearance and plug gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 356 and 912:\u003c\/b\u003e valve clearance and points gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the shop:\u003c\/b\u003e fan-to-cover clearance, deck height checks, and anything else that needs a known gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo holders in one set:\u003c\/b\u003e straight for open access, angled for reaching around rockers and tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual marked:\u003c\/b\u003e inch and metric on every blade, so the 0.15 mm on the fan-shroud decal and the 0.006\" in your manual are the same blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaser-etched sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e the markings survive oil and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtective cover:\u003c\/b\u003e keeps the blades from kinking in the toolbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRange:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.001\"–0.040\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/b\u003e SAE and metric on each blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/b\u003e one straight feeler gauge, one angled feeler gauge, protective cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStore SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e MT-FG-2PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat clearance do I set on my VW?\u003c\/b\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e — pick your engine code and it gives you valve lash, points gap, timing and the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e0.004\" or 0.006\"?\u003c\/b\u003e Both are real VW numbers. VW moved every upright to 0.006\" (0.15 mm), which is what the fan-shroud decal says. If your engine still wears a decal, go by the decal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHot or cold?\u003c\/b\u003e Dead cold. Overnight, not an hour after a drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShould I wipe the blades?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. They ship with a light oil film against rust — wipe it off before you measure, and put a light film back on before storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Note:\u003c\/b\u003e The right blade should slide through with a light drag. If the next size up also slides through, the valve is loose; if the right blade won't go in, it's tight. Tighten the lock nut while holding the adjuster, then check it again — the lash moves when the nut comes down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing the whole tune-up? Start with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e for your specs and parts, grab \u003ca href=\"\/products\/german-cork-valve-cover-gaskets-air-cooled-vw\"\u003eGerman cork valve cover gaskets\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003eTools\u003c\/a\u003e for more shop gear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mutt Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66875983003763,"sku":"MT-FG-2PC","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/mutt-tools-feeler-gauge-set","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}