8v question

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

Whose clearance values did the wrench use?  VW? or the cam manufacturer?  It won't get any quieter as it wears.  Were new lifters installed at the same time?  If the old lifters were used and were quiet before the swap you can eliminate lifter problems, but if new lifters were installed, there may be something there. Are ALL the lifters making noise?
Sorry I have more questions than answers, but that's the way this sort of diagnosis works...

Larry

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Eric S 
  To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
  Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 5:10 PM
  Subject: 8v question



  Any of you solid lifter equipped 8v guys install a wild cam with TT HD Valve springs?

  I had my mechanic do the install, as I didn't have the tools/time for the complete job.  He did the stem seals, installed the HD Springs and the cam and adjusted the lifters to spot on (he said he triple checked the adjustment, and I trust this mechanic, only one I let work on my cars).

  However, both of us were suprised by the amount of lifter noise I have.  Is this something to be expected of a wild cam like a Kent 278 with stiff new valve springs on a solid lifter head?  Is this something that will deminish as the springs and cam settle in?

  Lastly, will anyone have the shims and tools necessary at Cincy to double check my valve adjustment?

  Thanks for the time guys, its been awhile since I've gotten to ask a question.

  --
  Eric
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