14-02-2014, 04:36 PM
Measure what you've got, add/subtract the difference between the current clearance and the desired clearance, and you'll know the size shim that you need.
Given the tolerances involved, a set of digital verniers is going to be accurate enough to measure the shims with and they're only a few quid to buy if you don't know anyone with a set. They're a very useful tool to have and a worthy addition to a tool collection.
Peugeot do shims in various sizes, but they're not the cheapest and I would imagine that they're all going to be special order given that most engines in the last 10+ years have had hydraulic tappets. A local engine builder would probably be a better bet in terms of both off the shelf availability and pricing.
I do have a selection of shims from doing various XU 8v engines over the years that I can look through if you get really stuck.
Given the tolerances involved, a set of digital verniers is going to be accurate enough to measure the shims with and they're only a few quid to buy if you don't know anyone with a set. They're a very useful tool to have and a worthy addition to a tool collection.
Peugeot do shims in various sizes, but they're not the cheapest and I would imagine that they're all going to be special order given that most engines in the last 10+ years have had hydraulic tappets. A local engine builder would probably be a better bet in terms of both off the shelf availability and pricing.
I do have a selection of shims from doing various XU 8v engines over the years that I can look through if you get really stuck.
1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 16v // 1992 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1999 Peugeot 306 HDi Estate