[Vwdiesel] Valve adjusting tools

[Val Christian]

I have the KD tools clones, for both compression and disc removal.
They are better than junk, but not what I would like.  I'd opt 
for something better.

Val

ps: has anyone tried any of the new cordless impact tools, like DeWalt's?





> 
> Does anyone have a good source for the valve adjusting tool(s) needed 
> for an '85 non-hyd. head?
> 
> My Jetta is smoking badly at cold start, and I *know* the clearances are 
> off, so I thought I should probably get these tools and do it right. I 
> understand I can do without the pliers and use a magnetic pickup tool to 
> take the shim out - is this advisable?
> 
> Also, I see reference to the VW 546 tool (hold down lever) but both my A2 
> and Vanagon Bentleys refer to a VW 2078 for the same item. I understand 
> there are at least two versions, an early and late style. So is the 546 
> compatible with an '85 head? Ebay item # 4504825761 implies that it 
> should work.
> 
> Of course, if anyone has any spare tools, please let me know...--
> Shawn Wright
> I.T. Manager
> Shawnigan Lake School
> 
> 
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