[Hanuman]

As far as I can tell, they are the same. Maybe check the part numbers of the buckets? The shims across VW/Audi for the 4cyl Golf, and 5 Cyl WR were the same basic dimensions. I have golf shims in mine. mainly due to a machining error by the engine shop. Golf shims go to a slightly great range of thickness.

On the basis of that, I'd be inclined to think the tools are going to be compatible.


before the book was lost, I ran this-

1st time. Measured gaps, and measured shims, and wrote out a table, so that I knew what size shim was located where.
The next time that I went down the route of checking clearances, it was then a simple matter of seeing what the error was, and selecting a shim as needed.
updated my table/list. If needed, I could simply move a correct size shim from one position to another, and over time ended up with a selection of shims. quick and easy job.

The big risk with taking the cam out, IS-

DO NOT GET DISTRACTED & MIX UP/REVERSE POSITION of any cam caps. I've heard of folks installing one 180 degrees out, and cracking the cam cap when they torque them up.

A warm engine is useful for easing the oil suction.