Zero valve clearance - what do I do? (PICS)

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 20 Dec 2012, 11:52

Niander wrote:.... so TD has shims to adjust?

Yes and you need a special tool to press down the shim buckets to get the shims out.

Post by **Niander** » 20 Dec 2012, 13:37

Similar to my old jap bike then...

Post by **California Dreamin** » 21 Dec 2012, 09:50

Niander wrote:I should be ok then..... so TD has shims to adjust?

ALL the ORIGINAL diesel engines that were fitted to the T3 had tappet shims.....so if you have an untouched/un-modified 1.6 N/A, 1.7 N/A. or 1.6TD....they all need their tappets checking and shims replacing as necessary to achieve the correct clearance as I noted earlier in the thread.

Martin

Post by **dave friday** » 21 Dec 2012, 10:11

If you don't have the tool you can change the shims by lifting the camshaft!

Post by **California Dreamin** » 21 Dec 2012, 16:57

I've got the two push down tools (4/5cylinder) the pliers, a zero - 25mm micrometer and lots of shims, I shall have to start offering a £40 tappet service lol.

Martin

Post by **dave friday** » 21 Dec 2012, 18:51

£40 would be a bargain!!

Post by **Niander** » 22 Dec 2012, 00:09

Offer a changing heater blower service
you'll get takers me first!

Post by **California Dreamin** » 27 Dec 2012, 00:27

Heater blower is just a very time consuming job and given that time could be anything upto 10 nours, paying someone to do it for you would be very prohibitive. You need a very good 'car savy' mate to hold your hand and help.

Martin

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