RE: Need Shims

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

... try calling some of the import parts places ... when I needed thinner
shims for my Fox I was told that Fiat (I think) had the same diameter shims
and were available in thinner sizes.  

BTW, I was also told to evaluate the condition of the valves and seats
because needing shims that small meant that the valve and seat might be
wearing excessively.  I went ahead and installed a thinner shim and
everything seems to be OK ...

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Anyone have any 5k valve adjusting shims in the 3.60 and 
> smaller range?
> Just had my Turbo Diesel head redone and all valves need 
> thinner shims.
> Dealer wants nearly $5 each for them.  Ouch.   Help needed