Haven't had to deal with valve shims before, though I believe its relatively straight forward. I checked the valve clearances on the TE450 last week and know the gaps, but now realise i need to know what size shims i have installed already. I have a micrometer being delivered today, so I can pull them out and check (incase they aren't written on). I believe then, its just a case of some maths to work out what replacement shim i need to bring the gap back into tolerance. Is it worth buying a set of shims? Or just measure and buy one at a time when required? Where on earth do you buy shims from? If it is worth getting a box of them, does anyone know what diameter a 2003 TE450 would have so i can pre-order them now?
Intake (rear) gap should be 0.04 to 0.06mm
Exhaust (front) gap should be 0.06 to 0.08mm
These are my current gaps.
Rear Left. Less than 0.04mm (my smallest feeler gauge)
Rear Right. 0.06mm
Front Left. 0.1mm
Front Right. 0.15mm
So one of the exhaust gaps is well out! Any advice, info appreciated
Intake (rear) gap should be 0.04 to 0.06mm
Exhaust (front) gap should be 0.06 to 0.08mm
These are my current gaps.
Rear Left. Less than 0.04mm (my smallest feeler gauge)
Rear Right. 0.06mm
Front Left. 0.1mm
Front Right. 0.15mm
So one of the exhaust gaps is well out! Any advice, info appreciated