Valves, shims and setting up A4
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:01 pm
So I had to put 3 new exhaust valves and 3 Inlet valves in, I got the valves from Z Power but did not go genuine as funds are getting short, so here's the strange thing, all 3 inlets valves seem to need at least 3.20 shims (measuring using what was in the bike and allowing 0.15) and the 3 exhaust are looking like 2.00 or less, difficult to measure, I have a 2.10 and that leaves no clearance on one valve. I replaced the exhaust valves as there was very little of the valve stem above the collets and even these new ones aren't much longer, but too long it seems.
So firstly why and secondly how do I get over the issues? I am assuming the exhaust valves need grinding to get some clearance but what about the inlets, all the seats were recut as were bad but the machine shop said they did not remove much.
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks.
So firstly why and secondly how do I get over the issues? I am assuming the exhaust valves need grinding to get some clearance but what about the inlets, all the seats were recut as were bad but the machine shop said they did not remove much.
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks.