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Old 06-05-2020, 04:04 PM   #83
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Originally Posted by Megadan View Post
This time around I have set the lash to what the Aircooled VW guys call "0" lash, which is essentially turning the lash adjuster in with your fingers until it touches the valve, but the pushrod still spins freely. Since the aluminum block and head expand more than the steel pushrod, the lash gap widens considerably as the engine gets up to temp. This is evidenced by the clatter my engine still makes even with the lash set so tight.
Yep, Coming from an old VW owner that's exactly what i did. lol
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