B172 Tappet Shims

doingitsideways · Jun 29th, 2014, 23:55

Hi all.

My 460 Turbo is sounding very tappety of late.

Presuming they're the same as the B18FT, I don't suppose anyone has a big bucket of tappet shims knocking about at the bottom of the garage?

Cheers,

Steve

Clan · Jun 30th, 2014, 07:57

you are sure to be able to get them from your dealer , but why not run a feeler blade through the gaps , easy to do , then determine which if any need adjusting ...

doingitsideways · Jun 30th, 2014, 13:04

Aye, will do Clan.

It gets much worse when warm, tried different oils with no difference, so that's why I'm thinking tappets.

Can't help but think that Volvo will be worse than useless on this though.

400 series parts were discontinued a looooong time ago!

Cheers,

Steve

Edit:

Rang FRF, discontinued ages ago. Predictable really

Clan · Jun 30th, 2014, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Aye, will do Clan.

It gets much worse when warm, tried different oils with no difference, so that's why I'm thinking tappets.

Can't help but think that Volvo will be worse than useless on this though.

400 series parts were discontinued a looooong time ago!

Cheers,

Steve

Edit:

Rang FRF, discontinued ages ago. Predictable really

you can probably get some from a renault dealer ..

doingitsideways · Jun 30th, 2014, 16:36

Yeah, been on to Renault this afternoon...

Most are still available but must come from France.

£6 each!!

Good job I was sat down!!

Steve

Clan · Jun 30th, 2014, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Yeah, been on to Renault this afternoon...

Most are still available but must come from France.

£6 each!!

Good job I was sat down!!

Steve

work out what sizes you want , then send me a PM ..may be able to help ..

doingitsideways · Jun 30th, 2014, 18:23

Ok then, will have a look. Probably when I'm back from my jollies in a few weeks.

Incidentally, when I rang Renault I gave them the wrong engine code at first - F3P (later 400 series 1.8/2.0) and their search came back empty, then I realised and gave them F2N and hey presto.
So, does that mean that the later engines in 400s don't use shims?

Thanks for your help,

Steve

Clan · Jun 30th, 2014, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Ok then, will have a look. Probably when I'm back from my jollies in a few weeks.

Incidentally, when I rang Renault I gave them the wrong engine code at first - F3P (later 400 series 1.8/2.0) and their search came back empty, then I realised and gave them F2N and hey presto.
So, does that mean that the later engines in 400s don't use shims?

Thanks for your help,

Steve

no , they all use shims and diesels are different although the same basic engine

Jun 29th, 2014, 23:55	#1
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	B172 Tappet Shims Hi all. My 460 Turbo is sounding very tappety of late. Presuming they're the same as the B18FT, I don't suppose anyone has a big bucket of tappet shims knocking about at the bottom of the garage? Cheers, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Jun 30th, 2014, 07:57	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	you are sure to be able to get them from your dealer , but why not run a feeler blade through the gaps , easy to do , then determine which if any need adjusting ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 30th, 2014, 13:04	#3
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Aye, will do Clan. It gets much worse when warm, tried different oils with no difference, so that's why I'm thinking tappets. Can't help but think that Volvo will be worse than useless on this though. 400 series parts were discontinued a looooong time ago! Cheers, Steve Edit: Rang FRF, discontinued ages ago. Predictable really __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue! Last edited by doingitsideways; Jun 30th, 2014 at 13:27.

Jun 30th, 2014, 16:36	#5
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Yeah, been on to Renault this afternoon... Most are still available but must come from France. £6 each!! Good job I was sat down!! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Jun 30th, 2014, 18:23	#7
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Ok then, will have a look. Probably when I'm back from my jollies in a few weeks. Incidentally, when I rang Renault I gave them the wrong engine code at first - F3P (later 400 series 1.8/2.0) and their search came back empty, then I realised and gave them F2N and hey presto. So, does that mean that the later engines in 400s don't use shims? Thanks for your help, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

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