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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 11:40 AM |
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shimming rockers
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!
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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 11:44 AM |
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mr bug (03)97911822 and volkshome comes to mind try ether of them
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franko
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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 02:24 PM |
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thanks barls
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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 03:48 PM |
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Hi
I just use suitable size washers, or make them out of sheetmetal.
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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 03:59 PM |
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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
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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 05:18 PM |
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Hi
You can only shim so much, then you need to change pushrod lenght.
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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 07:48 PM |
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so how much is too much? this is for a stock 1800.(reco heads) doesnt have to turn 5000+ or anything flash.cheers
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| posted on July 4th, 2004 at 08:59 PM |
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Hi
The idea is that at 1/2 valve lift the adjusting screw should be parralel to the valve stem.
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| posted on July 5th, 2004 at 08:56 AM |
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yea thats what im trying to do,
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