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Old May 30, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Head shims what size for 22re

I need to shim my head on my 22re and was wondering what sizes the shims come in and where can I get them?
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Old May 30, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Old May 30, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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do you mean like an extra thick headgasket. if so i would even worry about it
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Old May 30, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Yes, Do I need a shim plus a head gasket or just a thicker head gasket?
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Old May 30, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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did you have a head milled or something or are you trying to lower the compression
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Old May 31, 2005 | 06:03 AM
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I had the head decked and Im trying to make up for what was shaved off. Its at 3.7510 and is supposed to be at 3.785 minumin for the head height/thickness.
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Old May 31, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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i wouldent even worry about that but if you are any mechine shop should be able to get the shim
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Old May 31, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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NAPA sells the shim. I didn't like it. I have also used the thicker head gasket. It was OK. The OEM gasket is great.
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Old May 31, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Why didn't you like it? Why was the other ok?

What are the shims made of?
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