[Vwdiesel] mkII diesel valve adjustment

[Chris Jude]

Hey folks,

I had the timing belt done on my 1985 Jetta Diesel (non-turbo) and asked
the mechanic to check the valve clearances.  A few were a little tight, and
a couple a bit loose.  I've only done the valves on a vw diesel once, and
am not used to the whole puck system.  I've done several on my MB's, but
these seem a bit easier.  I believe that I need a couple special tools for
compressing the spring and popping the puck out.  How can I either, buy,
make, or substitute something for these tools?
Also, I guess that I need to go in to the valve cover, remove the pucks,
get their tolerances, do the math to figure out what pucks are needed, then
put it back together till I can order the pucks needed.  Is there a simpler
way?  Does anyone know of a good online tutorial on the process?

Also, I found a few months back a webpage that listed all the different
parts from other cars that could fit a mkII VW, anybody know what that site
is called?  I can't find it now!

Thanks,
Chris
Silk Hope, NC
1985 VW Jetta diesel
1987 MB 190D 2.5