philski o'flood
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Dave you can do it
Hello Guest, welcome to the initial stages of our new platform!
You can find some additional information about where we are in the process of migrating the board and setting up our new software here
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Dave you can do it
IPD sells the shims for $3.69 each. Just measure the clearances and the shims that are currently in place. If any are out of spec, order the correct shim to get the clearance within spec. It doesn't have to be exactly the same on all 8. IOW, don't overthink it. Just get the clearance to fall within the acceptable range for each valve.
Ferrari 308 also uses the same shim as our Volvos. Of course if you say the word Ferrari then the price of the shim doubles or triples.
What's reasonable guidance for a machine shop "tipping the valves" versus changing shims? Is up to ~8 thou (2 shim sizes) OK?
We use the generic green pot scrubber pads. Cheaper and gentler than the official "Scotchbrite" pads. Keep it wet with our bulk Brake Cleaner, and wipe often with a cleanish towel to keep any abrasive residue out of the engine.What material is best ........................for cleaning the valve cover and the head? I don't want to damage anything.