Wanted - Redblock cam shims

Try berry's or a wrecker

Rent the IPD kit, that way if a couple are close (but not perfect) you have the right shims and Robert's your mothers brother due to perfect valve clearances

Check price at FCP Euro as well? Another option anyway.

Angus242164;c-145830 wroteI have a big compartment case full of used shims, measured, marked and cleaned. I should have all those sizes I think.

I don't bother with new ones as I've found that even really high mileage ones still measure exactly the same as the factory markings on them, when measured with digital verniers.

The only catch is they're at my parents place and I may not be there for a week or two.

That’s great to know for future reference Angus! :)

Sort of on subject. How often should they be inspected?

SA940;c-145840 wroteSort of on subject. How often should they be inspected?

Not generally required on the 8 valve redblock engines unless replacing the cam.

I buy from fcpeuro. But also precision international sell them and they are 4.50 each.

Q. How often should they be inspected.?

Good question- if you hear ticking that’s louder on some valves than most others.
Generally speaking as there is 8 shims maybe 3 might need a slightly thicker shim.

Have come across the odd rattler where a lot thicker shim was required.

If going the whole way you would remove the cam and buckets and replace the cushion rubbers that sit on the top of each valve, and dampen clicks between valve stem and bucket. These are inexpensive.