how vital is this whole shimming the, flywheel thing? |
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how vital is this whole shimming the, flywheel thing? |
xsboost90 |
Jun 7 2005, 06:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
talking to the guy i bought the motor from the other day, and he asked how many shims i had to put in the flywheel. I said..." shims?". When i bolted and torqued it 80lbs, i didnt see anything about no shims! Engine seemed to turn over by hand, alittle stiff, but turned over none the less. Could i be hurting it running w/ too much tension or something? Im planning on taking the trans back out for some parts replacement, i guess ill mic it then and check, but if its too tight could it toast the motor i guess? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
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jasons |
Jun 7 2005, 08:51 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
3 Shims is spec'd by VW. Don't know why its 3, I would guess it has to do with the properties of the metal they are made of. Like 3 will stay that thickness more consistently than 1 or 2. Maybe if you use 1 or 2 shims, the thrust will cause it to "thin" over time. But thats just a theory.
You definitely need to have those. |
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