question for VR6 engine experts only

**bigtool4u** · 25-08-2009, 11:25 PM

can someone whos seen for themselves tell me wether the valve springs run shims under them...ie the washers that go between the head casting and tghe spring itself....this is for completely stock motor

cheers

**bigtool4u** · 27-08-2009, 09:22 PM

would anyone know if there is an online version of the catolog the VW dealers use....

I called them up and they said it doesnt show any shims but I dont trust them

would anyone have access to the catalog on their PC?

**Tim** · 27-08-2009, 09:26 PM

whats your email address ? ill send you a page

**h100vw** · 27-08-2009, 09:40 PM

I don't reckon there's anything under the spring. I'd call it a washer not a shim. Shim implies it takes out/sets some clearance.

Gavin

**bigtool4u** · 27-08-2009, 09:48 PM

ive sent u a pm with my email address....

thanks for the assistance....the car is waiting for its new head but i dont wwant to fit it till im sure...

yeah washer u could call it but they are also referred to as shims often

thanks again

**Tim** · 27-08-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by bigtool4u

ive sent u a pm with my email address....

I dont think you have!

**bigtool4u** · 27-08-2009, 10:22 PM

oh oops sent to the wrong poster....think i got it right now....thanks heaps

**h100vw** · 27-08-2009, 10:23 PM

He Pmd me Tim. Sent a link to vagcat. Teach a man to fish etc....

Gavin

**Jmac** · 27-08-2009, 10:35 PM

Hi mate there is no shim under the spring on an AAA engine mate, it sits on the head. Hope this helps. Ive done heaps of these engines mate. Pm me if you have any Qs.
Cheers
Jmac