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by Mr_Mike
Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:30 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: 1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availability
Replies: 8
Views: 873

Re: 1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availabil

I assumed that surface grinding a shim would be expensive.

Any recommendations where I can get this done?
by Mr_Mike
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: 1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availability
Replies: 8
Views: 873

Re: 1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availabil

Thank you for the suggestion Chip Pan Dan.

I've just sent autovaux an email.
by Mr_Mike
Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: 1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availability
Replies: 8
Views: 873

Re: 1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availabil

Thanks TheGriffin. I've managed to buy the 2.60 mm and 3.08 mm shims by ringing round most of the Vauxhall dealers. I just need the 2.82 mm shim (Part Number 94480547). Surface grinding a shim is a last resort. It shouldn't matter how much is taken off as long as you only do one side, and ensure tha...
by Mr_Mike
Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: 1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availability
Replies: 8
Views: 873

1995 Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu Engine - Valve Shims Availability

I could do with replacing 5 of the valve shims in my 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7TD Isuzu engine. I'm looking for 5 shims: 3 off 2.60 mm (Part Number 94143399) 1 off 2.82 mm (Part Number 94480547) and 1 off 3.08 mm (Part Number 97209060. The local Vauxhall dealer has disposed of his stock a couple of ...