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Tom Richards
TryHard
nsw
V8

Posts: 105
Reg: 08-2005

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 Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 03:28 pm, by:  Tom Richards (Tomr) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
i am going to change the timing belt and water pump and at the same time fix a noisy tappet on the rear LHS.

can the tool to hold the valve down and change the shims be purchased?

im looking at checking all the valves. what common shim sizes would i need and where do you buy them?
Evan Kaio
TryHard
The Hutt
'91 UZZ31

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 Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 04:50 pm, by:  Evan Kaio (Knave) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Is this what you are after?
http://planetsoarer.com/camshafts/camshaft2.html
Tom Richards
TryHard
nsw
V8

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 Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 10:30 am, by:  Tom Richards (Tomr) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
thks evan
also found where to buy the tools to change shims in situ $19.50

http://shoptoolsshoptools.com/shopexd.asp?id=2900
Stuart Smith
Tinkerer
NEW SOUTH WALES
SC400 V8 GT LIMITED

Posts: 47
Reg: 06-2008

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 Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 01:14 pm, by:  Stuart Smith (Leader428) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Tom Richards wrote on Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 10:30 am:

buy the tools to change shims in situ $19.50


I got excited there, I was going to rush down and buy those tools, it`s a long drive to USA!

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