How do I re-shim the valves? - Page 2

kerker21 · 08-02-10, 11:18 PM

its a doddle you could do it yourself ste all you need is a set of feeler gages and an old c spanner and a bastard file lol ill take a pic of my special tool and post it up tomorrow for you

BIGGYIN · 08-02-10, 11:30 PM

When you,re checking your valve clearance,make sure you warm up your head.(Wear a hat.

)
My Bentley manual,says"coolant temp 35c(95f)moderately warm.

4v6 · 09-02-10, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGGYIN

When you,re checking your valve clearance,make sure you warm up your head.(Wear a hat.

)
My Bentley manual,says"coolant temp 35c(95f)moderately warm.

We were always taught to do them when cold because thats when theyll be at their widest.

BIGGYIN · 09-02-10, 01:03 AM

Personally I haven,t a clue.

Never done the job.

I,m just the messenger.

I want my money back,off Bentley.

Maybe there,s different parameters,when cold??

20vcqdriver · 09-02-10, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGGYIN

Personally I haven,t a clue.

Never done the job.

I,m just the messenger.

I want my money back,off Bentley.

Maybe there,s different parameters,when cold??

To be honest the difference in temp you are talking about would make a miniscule difference to the gap and better to work on a cold engine unless you're doing it outside when its -10 in which case the warm engine would be appreciated

BIGGYIN · 09-02-10, 01:55 PM

You,re all ganging up on me.

(Anyone else want ago?)
I,m definately getting my money back,off my Bentley manual.

quattrokid · 09-02-10, 02:53 PM

i thought that shims didnt ever need to be touched.

BW2309 · 09-02-10, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quattrokid

i thought that shims didnt ever need to be touched.

Shims only need replacing when the camshaft and followers wear. With hydraulic followers they do the job of adjusting for this wear automatically as they operate on oil pressure so as bits wear they just allow a bit more oil in and so decrease the clearance to suit. With a shimmed engine the follwers are always a fixed size, unless they wear in which case the gap increases, couple this with a bit of cam wear and you have your rattel.
You measure the existing gaps, remove the shims to see whats in there now, take the correct figure from the shim size you have in your hand and then get new shims that take account of the difference.

Only trouble is you really struggle getting bloody shims now!

SteveCat · 09-02-10, 05:40 PM

We'll find some between us,Bennus.

Im hoping it isnt the shims afterall since our convo earlier,and is distributor drive wear.

We shall see!

Good chance to get her up on a ramp and see whats what too.

Mark Hanman · 09-02-10, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quattrokid

i thought that shims didnt ever need to be touched.

You are kidding, I hope.

08-02-10, 11:18 PM	#11
kerker21 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,145	its a doddle you could do it yourself ste all you need is a set of feeler gages and an old c spanner and a bastard file lol ill take a pic of my special tool and post it up tomorrow for you __________________ quattro owners club area organiser D2 85 UR WR Quattro 52 ford transit faf specialised big hit mtb ex Z1000R owner ex KTM Duke owner

08-02-10, 11:30 PM	#12
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 3,244	When you,re checking your valve clearance,make sure you warm up your head.(Wear a hat.) My Bentley manual,says"coolant temp 35c(95f)moderately warm.

09-02-10, 01:03 AM	#14
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 3,244	Personally I haven,t a clue. Never done the job. I,m just the messenger. I want my money back,off Bentley. Maybe there,s different parameters,when cold?? Last edited by BIGGYIN; 09-02-10 at 01:22 AM.

09-02-10, 01:55 PM	#16
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 3,244	You,re all ganging up on me.(Anyone else want ago?) I,m definately getting my money back,off my Bentley manual.

09-02-10, 02:53 PM	#17
quattrokid Scottish area rep :) Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 6,282	i thought that shims didnt ever need to be touched. __________________ 100 2.2E (SOLD) UrS4 (SOLD) 90 quattro 10v (SOLD) A4 S4 cabrio Wr quattro RS4 B5 (girlfriends) A4 cabrio 2.5 V6tdi (SOLD) S3 (SOLD) 80 cabrio 2.6 V6 SOLD "Honoury" member of the 200,000 Plus miles Club **QUATTROKID RS40**

09-02-10, 05:40 PM	#19
SteveCat Dog spotter !! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Up and down the A1 like a whores drawers! Posts: 2,976	. We'll find some between us,Bennus. Im hoping it isnt the shims afterall since our convo earlier,and is distributor drive wear. We shall see! Good chance to get her up on a ramp and see whats what too. __________________ Present:1990 Audi 100 2.3E SE Auto,Alpine White,127000 miles,15" Ronal Aero Rimmage.Provisionally sold. Previous:1994 Audi Coupe 2.6E V6 Manual in Vanillegelb/Lime Pastel,now living with Rod Couperman. One forgotten one! B832 WVH:Audi Coupe 2.2 Manual,89000 miles,Silver,Sunroof,Non-Runner during my ownership.Now crushed

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