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cylinder head clerance.
Posted: 02 Aug 2009, 19:00
by golfingtam
Can anyone tell me the correct clearance between the cylinder head and the piston on a T25 CT 1600 air-cooled
Re: cylinder head clerance.
Posted: 02 Aug 2009, 19:32
by VWCamperfan
I have a 1600CT engine but never had to measure that!
You can probably guess then that I have no idea!
How come you need to know the measurement anyway... Got me wondering now!
Re: cylinder head clerance.
Posted: 02 Aug 2009, 19:41
by golfingtam
I'm overhauling engine, new pistonrings etc. Need new barrel shims,so need to know clearance at cyl. head.(lost original shims.)
I have a clearance of 2.30 mm in head without barrel shims at the moment, could I build and run engine ok without shims.
Re: cylinder head clerance.
Posted: 02 Aug 2009, 19:49
by VWCamperfan
The seals I had at the bottom end of the barrel were just like a paper gasket. The ones at the top can be left out if desired.
As far as I know, that's all they have.
Re: cylinder head clerance.
Posted: 02 Aug 2009, 19:56
by golfingtam
Thanks camperfan; I'll give that a try. Cheers.