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shimming rockers

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franko · 4 Jul 2004, 11:40 am

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

barls · 4 Jul 2004, 11:44 am

mr bug (03)97911822 and volkshome comes to mind try ether of them

franko · 4 Jul 2004, 2:24 pm

thanks barls

1303Steve · 4 Jul 2004, 3:48 pm

Hi

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

1302Steve

franko · 4 Jul 2004, 3:59 pm

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

1303Steve · 4 Jul 2004, 5:18 pm

Hi

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

1302Steve

franko · 4 Jul 2004, 7:48 pm

so how much is too much? this is for a stock 1800.(reco heads) doesnt have to turn 5000+ or anything flash.cheers

1303Steve · 4 Jul 2004, 8:59 pm

Hi

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

1302Steve

franko · 5 Jul 2004, 8:56 am

yea thats what im trying to do,