Valve clearance

[oldeskewltoy]

(11-22-2016 10:43 PM)leon205gti Wrote:  the gap on the exhoust side between cam followers and cam is a lot less than optimal size.

Tech data says 0.30 to 0.40 gap but mine has hardy 0.15

Valve shims on toyota oe is almost 10€ each. Any idea of another place to buy it?

Just an inquiry... what cam are you using? I ask because that clearance (.30 to .40) seems a bit generous, while your actual readings seem a bit tight.

Typically... exhaust clearance is no less then .2mm, and no greater than .3mm

(11-22-2016 10:43 PM)leon205gti Wrote:  Long time ago a friend of mine grind its peugeot engine ones with sand paper but these was much smaller than toyota ones and i guess it will not seat propely on the follower.

you can "grind" these as well. you will need a flat surface (small steel plate), and 2 pieces of abrasive paper one piece = to 600, and one piece = to 1000. Remember... you CAN'T add material back... so be careful, and use a quality caliper, or micrometer to measure before, and after