106 GTi Valve Springs into Silvertop Head Help
01-10-2013, 08:02 PM
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SBT83
I need to get the 170 springs. Don't suppose you've got a spare set going? It may even be easier just to go DD tbh.
I don't mate sorry, generally I'll buy a complete engine and thern swap the head and springs over so they always get used.
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Originally Posted by
higgsy91
I've always been told 2mm on the 106 springs as they are slightly shorter.
If they are shorter then you'd need thicker shims?! lol
01-10-2013, 08:16 PM
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Maybe the 2mm makes up the spring size, where as on the zetec springs the 2mm compresses them?
01-10-2013, 09:07 PM
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SBT83
Never mind lol. jonfoc just sorted me out with 170 springs
Should be ready to build it up soon
Whats wrong with these?
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01-10-2013, 09:15 PM
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Yeah that could well be it!
01-10-2013, 09:17 PM
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luke19790_3
Whats wrong with these?
I thought it had fell through, but he's just this second text lol. Back on with the 170 deal
03-10-2013, 10:08 AM
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I've had a set of shims made up from work as a back up plan. Got the apprentice to machine them
Free though
03-10-2013, 06:25 PM
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I'm thinking I might get 100+shims bulk order made up as loads of places near me
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01-10-2013, 09:07 PM
Free though 
