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wrxnofx
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 Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:13 pm Post subject: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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In checking my end play, I need to get some slightly thicker shims for my '77 2.0.
I see these shims on Jbugs: https://www.jbugs.com/product/113105285A.html
However, it says these are only for buses up to '71. Will these still work? Not sure if they're a different diameter on the earlier engines?
If not, where can I buy these things?
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airschooled
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| Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:54 pm Post subject: Re: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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Type 1 shins will not work. You need shims for a Type 4, which was found in 72+ buses, 80-82 Vanagons, and Porsche 914’s. Expand your search to those makes.
Van Again Dot com has been a good source for me. Are they still around?
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crownline
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:15 am Post subject: Re: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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ECS tuning has a pack of 5 shims for 914 for 21.99
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airkooledchris
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:14 am Post subject: Re: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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| wrxnofx wrote: |
In checking my end play, I need to get some slightly thicker shims for my '77 2.0.
I see these shims on Jbugs: https://www.jbugs.com/product/113105285A.html
However, it says these are only for buses up to '71. Will these still work? Not sure if they're a different diameter on the earlier engines?
If not, where can I buy these things? |
Are you needing 34's, 36's, 38's?
I have a small pile that's totally overkill to be hoarding. I easily have 3 36's but may or may not have any 38's left. I think I have one that was supposed to be 38 but measured a hair under so it's in my 36 pile. Anyway, unless you need all 38's, PM me and ill drop some in the mail for ya if you know the total thickness you need, ill see if I have the right combo or any singles that might help get you closer. |
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wrxnofx
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:30 am Post subject: Re: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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| airkooledchris wrote: |
Are you needing 34's, 36's, 38's?
I have a small pile that's totally overkill to be hoarding. I easily have 3 36's but may or may not have any 38's left. I think I have one that was supposed to be 38 but measured a hair under so it's in my 36 pile. Anyway, unless you need all 38's, PM me and ill drop some in the mail for ya if you know the total thickness you need, ill see if I have the right combo or any singles that might help get you closer. |
PM'd! THANK YOU!
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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Remember to use at least three shims AND get the right endplay.
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wrxnofx
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| Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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Wanted to close the loop on this.
airkooledchris hooked me up with the shims I needed. A new 0.36mm shim from Bus Depot and a 0.34mm from him along with an existing 0.36mm shim and I'm dialed in at 0.004" end play.
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jlrftype7
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| Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Where Can I purchase Flywheel Shims? |
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| wrxnofx wrote: |
Wanted to close the loop on this.
airkooledchris hooked me up with the shims I needed. A new 0.36mm shim from Bus Depot and a 0.34mm from him along with an existing 0.36mm shim and I'm dialed in at 0.004" end play.
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Cool!! Congratulations on how it all worked out for you... 
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