 Flywheel shims, Where to get them |
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| 914fun |
 Oct 18 2017, 01:26 PM
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I need three .30mm shims for the end play. The three that I have are .31 and gives me almost 0 end play. I see them at Auto Atlanta but they want almost 20.00 for each of them. Seems like a lot when the type one shims are only 3.00 so if someone has a better source for them please let me know.
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| McMark |
Oct 18 2017, 02:25 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?id=24288
Also, the VW dealer can get them. 021 105 281 |
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| Morrie |
Oct 18 2017, 02:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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QUOTE(McMark @ Oct 18 2017, 03:25 PM)  Mark, Have there been any reports of issues with the shim material hardness like we are now seeing on 616 motors (356/912). Reputable shops (Cranky Jack for one) and DIY folks are seeing some cases where these wear, causing drastic changes in end play in short periods of time, and damaging the engine. Just curious... |
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| SirAndy |
Oct 19 2017, 10:39 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,937 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Morrie @ Oct 18 2017, 01:53 PM) Reputable shops (Cranky Jack for one) and DIY folks are seeing some cases where these wear, causing drastic changes in end play in short periods of time, and damaging the engine. How exactly would a shim "wear" ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Morrie |
Oct 19 2017, 10:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 19 2017, 11:39 AM) QUOTE(Morrie @ Oct 18 2017, 01:53 PM) Reputable shops (Cranky Jack for one) and DIY folks are seeing some cases where these wear, causing drastic changes in end play in short periods of time, and damaging the engine. How exactly would a shim "wear" ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) There's details in the threads I posted. I am not a SME, just a messenger here sharing information. Could it be soft material compressing over time due to pressure and the ongoing end play shift working on it also? All I know is that folks that do this for a living are spreading caution, so wanted to give a little PSA here. |
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914fun Flywheel shims Oct 18 2017, 01:26 PM
flyer86d Try Retro Automotive in Clairmont, New Hampshire. ... Oct 18 2017, 02:06 PM
McMark
[quote name='McMark' post='2539044' date='Oct 18 ... Oct 19 2017, 06:41 AM
Morrie
[quote name='Morrie' post='2539053' date='Oct 18 ... Oct 19 2017, 09:14 AM BillC Any chance you could find a single .28mm shim?
Hm... Oct 18 2017, 03:57 PM McMark The flywheel shims aren't just shims. They ar... Oct 19 2017, 11:16 AM |
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