I want to check and set the valve clearances on my 1997 V3 Sti. I have been told that these are set by shimming. Anyone know where I can download the info on how to do this, There was a US STi Manual site but I can't download the details anymore.

Thanks

 

go to Projects
On there is a self build and the shimming is well documented, Dave's thread iirc.''450bhp from a 2 litre'' or there abouts!
Graham

 

Daz, Davies DIY 450BHP 2 litre.

Useful info in there from Zen performance, myself, and others - specs and how to do it.

 

8 thou inlet 10 thou exhaust

The shims are under the buckets.. need to have them fitted etc and measure the clearance and then change the shim to correct it if needed.

Simon

 

Slight, on topic, hijack.
My UK '99 Turbowagon, 36K miles. Service schedule says check valve clearances at 4 years/ 60K miles. I haven't done this as engine runs same as always, no noises indicating valve problems and I didn't want to disturb non leaking camcover gaskets.
Anyone check clearances on the service basis?