[Vwdiesel] Replacement Valve Shims Size

[Shawn Wright]

This is why most places will sell you a kit with the most common sizes. I bought mine used on 
ebay with the tools and about 80 shims for ~$20. Once you've done it a few times, record the 
sizes as they are installed, and you will know for next time what size to use. I just did mine 
last week after 35k and they were still within spec... :-)

On 7 May 2007 at 19:16, Rudy <petersenrudy at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, that's correct.
> 
> Rudy 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of Bryan K. Walton
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 5:36 PM
> To: VW Diesel Fans
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Replacement Valve Shims Size
> 
> Last Saturday, I measured the valve clearances on my Rabbit.  I've never
> done this before, so learning as I go.  Here were my clearances:
> 
> Cylinder	Intake		Exhaust
> # 1		.13		.33
> # 2		.10		.35
> # 3		.15		.33
> # 4		.20		.35
> 
> So, I've got 4 within spec, and 4 out of spec.  Time to order some
> replacement shims.  Here is the idiot question: How do I know what size
> replacement shim to order?  Am I correct in thinking that the only way to
> know what size to order is to first know what size is currently installed
> and to then compute the new size taking into account the exisiting shim's
> size and the present clearance?
> 
> Thanks,
> Bryan
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Shawn Wright
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'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA