[Vwdiesel] Valve Adjustment

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> You can use a micrometer or caliper, but I've always been
> able to read the thickness etched in the shim.
>

  That is unless someone put the shim in "writing side up".  :P
You also need the depressor tool.  I did it once without it.  The next
time I tried it I couldn't see it being worth even trying without the
proper tool!  Compressed air and/or a small screwdriver or two works
almost as good and sometimes better than the shim pliers.  Depressor
and pliers are about $45 to $50 each.
  You'll usually end up swapping a few of the shims around in the head
itself.
Usually only a couple new/used ones are needed.  :)  It almost pays to
keep a record of what's in there, in the glove box.  :)
     Loren