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> Valve Adjustment, Where to find Parts and Tools
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post May 8 2005, 07:06 PM
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Hello all ... My 91 240 has a couple of really noisy valves. I have read that the adjustment is done by using shims. Where can i find replacement shims and the specialty tools required. Also, what would i expect to pay?
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post May 8 2005, 07:28 PM
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is this noise only at start up or is it there all the time?
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post May 8 2005, 09:54 PM
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An imports auto parts store might carry the shims and tools to adjust them.If I rememebr correctly Volkswagon also uses the same setup on there older cars.
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post May 9 2005, 08:29 PM
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It's there all the time, clicking noise at top not deep knocking
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post May 9 2005, 08:32 PM
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thanks Tech. We have no Volvo dealer here but we do have a Audi VW dealer. I will check with them
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post May 9 2005, 10:17 PM
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Let me know how it goes.
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You can rent/buy shim kits from IPD
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Thanks guys for the info... I will let you how it works out

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