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shimming rockers
franko - July 4th, 2004 at 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 - July 4th, 2004 at 11:44 AM

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

franko - July 4th, 2004 at 02:24 PM

thanks barls

1303Steve - July 4th, 2004 at 03:48 PM

Hi

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

1302Steve

franko - July 4th, 2004 at 03:59 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 - July 4th, 2004 at 05:18 PM

Hi

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

1302Steve

franko - July 4th, 2004 at 07:48 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 - July 4th, 2004 at 08:59 PM

Hi

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

1302Steve

franko - July 5th, 2004 at 08:56 AM

yea thats what im trying to do,