Desperate need of a flywheel endplay shim...

[lucianosanchez]

Hi everyone, me again.

This time I'm reaching out to you in hopes some one knows where I can find the shim labeled as "B .81mm shim" below:

The one I have is warped, bowled out and I want to replace it to be safe. I've looked everywhere and the only place I was able to find one was the bus depothttp://www.busdepot.com/025105281, but they have to order the part and it will take 4-5 weeks to ship.

Any chance any of you have an extra one that they are willing to sell me, or know where I can purchase one?

Thanks
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1983.5 Aussan Brown Westfalia | 2016 to 2020
1983.5 Beige Westfalia | 2019 to Current

[mrcool]

Did you measure the play to check you still need a 0.81mm shim?

Bus depot seemed to be out of pretty much every shim I tried to order as back ups.

[lucianosanchez]

[70coupyel]

Call Airhead Parts in Ventura. I don't know if that shim crosses over for use in air cooled(type I) or type IV motors(air cooled Vanagon motors). Not that far from you.
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Lookie what I found!

http://www.airheadparts.com/Flywheel-Washer/item/021-105-275
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[lucianosanchez]

[Vanagon Nut]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1965068

??

Since you're desperate.....

I assume the older Bus/Beetle generator pulley shims are too far off in dimension to shape to fit? (or metal is too soft?)

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=707796
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1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA

1988 West DIY 50º ABA

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[61Scout]

If you haven't already, it might be worth calling/contacting some of the custom engine builders. RJE, Vanistan, NWCR, etc. I'd bet they have one, or if not, could make you one. Probably not cheap, but if time is of the essence...

-Kevin
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1985 Tin Top, Subie 2.2 + 5MT
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Remove the rear wheel bearing housing without messing with the big 46mm nut: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=679507&highlight=

-Nec Spe, Nec Metu

[T3 Pilot]

You could use a third variable shim (C in the Bentley diagram) to complete the shim package and achieve the desired endplay.

The shim labelled B in the diagram, and the one that you need to replace is a larger outside diameter designed to cover the tabbed thrust washer A, then adding variable thickness shims C to achieve endplay goal.

The diagram in Bentley Mis-labels the shims B,C,D as .81mm, .75mm, .94mm, in corresponding order. These numbers should be 81mm, 75mm, and 94mm and correspond to the outside diameter of each.

Note that shim B 81mm OD has a fixed nominal thickness of 15 Thousands and the Shims C 75 mm OD are the variables.

You can use a smaller OD shim C up against the tabbed thrust washer A just use extra care to ensure that thrust washer A stays in place as you reassemble the entire shim pack. Note that the washer D was intended to do this job by acting as a holder/retainer against the fixed shim B.
Use a film of oil or sticky grease to help hold the tabbed washer A in place.

Variable shim C 021.105.289 is 15 thou thick so you could use that as your replacement for shim B and then add two more variable Shims C to achieve endplay specification.

Clear as mud right?
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1988 Vanagon

The most important part in every vehicle is the nut behind the wheel......

[Viva.Sabata]

In risk of stating the obvious GW is sold out by VC seems to have a fair few:

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=Shim&x=0&y=0
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1987 Westy Full Camper, Peloquin 5-Speed 2wd

[Pascal]

4 years ago I ended up ordering them from a supplier in Europe because no one had them in NA. All the used ones that I had were worn. I see VWHeritage has them now.
https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/025105281/shim-end-float-0-40mm-wbx-86/
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'84 Westy - 2.2wbx, GT Torque-Biasing Differential
'91 EA Cabby

[lucianosanchez]