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Old 22nd December 2005, 14:46   #1
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measuring valve clearance and re-shimming

Alright Guys

Could anyone help me and talk me through how to measure the valve clearence and then and re-shim.
I know where the shims are and how to remove but not too sure about the specification clearances and therefor what size to replace the existing shims with once i find the current clearence.

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Re: measuring valve clearance and re-shimming

Hey

The valve clearances is 0,28-0,33mm Cold on the 3.8l and 0,30mm cold on the 3,6l. On the back on the shims it stands what size it is, so if you have a valve clearance there is 0,25mm and the shims is 3,40mm you install a new shims at 3,35mm and check clearance again. The shims size is 33mm in diameter.

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