[Vwdiesel] mkII diesel valve adjustment

[mark shepherd]

On these old engines, I'd be more inclined to grind a couple of thou off the 
valve stem. Valves wear down and sink into the head naturally.

When down below the spec of 0.5mm on the edge [or is it 1mm], just replace 
them, and shims remain almost correct, assuming original for the new valves. 
Shuffling the shims can help too.

Compressed air works well to lift them, and undoing cam bearing caps by 
slackening but not removing nuts  gives you room to play...

Mark
Quantum still running?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William J Toensing" <toensing at wildblue.net>
To: "VW Diesel Fans" <Vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 11:55 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] mkII diesel valve adjustment


> Who would you recommend buying the valve adjustment kit along with the 
> pliers & lots of shims. I have not tackled this job on a VW but suspect 
> you would measure the valve clearance with a feeler gage & add or remove 
> shims to get the proper clearance. I like to have tools on the shelf so if 
> needed I have them although I don't think I need them now.
> Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA
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