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what does it mean when it says 2.65x on a shim? because on my motor, there is a 2.65x valve with a clearance too small for a .05 feeler to fit, but when i put a 2.70 in, the gap is .11mm.
 
X shims are thicker than regular shims. Very valuable for getting the clearance "just right".:)
 
X shims are normally .02 or .03mm thicker than normal shims.

In later models (I was recently working on a 2005 GS500 engine), the shims are actually marked 2.78, 2.62, etc. In ye olden days, these would have been 2.75x and 2.60x.
 
bwringer said:
X shims are normally .02 or .03mm thicker than normal shims.

In later models (I was recently working on a 2005 GS500 engine), the shims are actually marked 2.78, 2.62, etc. In ye olden days, these would have been 2.75x and 2.60x.
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Some aftermarket shims are sold in these in between sizes - had one marked 268 I installed today (brand new). Got it from a dealer in trade for some other shims.
 
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catbed said:
what does it mean when it says 2.65x on a shim? because on my motor, there is a 2.65x valve with a clearance too small for a .05 feeler to fit, but when i put a 2.70 in, the gap is .11mm.
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Did you mean when you put a 2.60 in the gap was now .11mm?
otherwise something's wrong- either how you measured or the shim size is way off!
 
thats exactly what i meant, lurch.

so should i order a 2.65 from z1 and then it will go in spec?
 
catbed said:
what does it mean when it says 2.65x on a shim? because on my motor, there is a 2.65x valve with a clearance too small for a .05 feeler to fit, but when i put a 2.70 in, the gap is .11mm.
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you need to get your numbers straight as the above doesnt make sense...:?

you probably need the 2.65 shim
 
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