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franko Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#198279
what sort of shims do i have to use to bring out the rockers on a type iv and are they easy to find?like, do most places carry them?somewhere in melbourne would be great.cheers
if its a kombi and its going too slow, just relax its having a go!

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#198280
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franko Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#198317
thanks barls
if its a kombi and its going too slow, just relax its having a go!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#198330
Hi

I just use suitable size washers, or make them out of sheetmetal.

1302Steve

franko Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#198333
now thats the kind of answer i like!it makes me feel better about performing the rocket science that vws need.even though ill try to get the right ones atleast i ll relax knowing anything suitable will do.thanks
if its a kombi and its going too slow, just relax its having a go!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#198347
Hi

You can only shim so much, then you need to change pushrod lenght.

1302Steve

franko Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#198437
so how much is too much? this is for a stock 1800.(reco heads) doesnt have to turn 5000+ or anything flash.cheers
if its a kombi and its going too slow, just relax its having a go!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#198489
Hi

The idea is that at 1/2 valve lift the adjusting screw should be parralel to the valve stem.

1302Steve

franko Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#198713
yea thats what im trying to do,
if its a kombi and its going too slow, just relax its having a go!