Anyone have some extra valve shims for my AJ6 4.0L ? I need the following sizes .089,.090, .091, .092,.093, and .094. various amounts. Let me know if you have any. TY.

 

I have several wood boxes full of shims from Jaguars and VWs. (VWs before 1985 when they went to hydraulic lifters)
One box is marked TR7 as well as AJ6 and AJ16 so the measurements might be the same or 'CLOSE'.(.90 to .130)
Apparently the TR7 range was greater?
Some boxes I have had for 40 or more years sitting on shop shelves so I don't remember everything about them.
I also have the original XK engine shims for E Type and XJ6 from A to Z (.085 to .110)

The AJ6/16 (TR7) shims are .610 in diameter so measure to see if they are compatible.

 

Yes that's the correct size I need .610 I'll send you the correct number I need in a pm. TY

 

I see that you sent a PRIVATE MESSAGE with the sizes but it would be easier to send the wood box.
You simply use the one's you need and replace with the old ones not needed.

That is way I keep the shims all together and the box stocked up.

The problem is that the smallest size in the box is .090 but sometimes the valve stem leaves a 'dent' in the old shim.
You can see the indention that might be 1 or 2 thousands deep so you use it with the indention toward the stem.(the shim is 1 or 2 sizes thinner)
If you need the actual shim size, you flip it over and use the smooth side toward the stem and the indented side against the tappet.

There are advantages to use old shims.

I'll respond to the PM with shipping info if you agree to the arrangement.
I ship it to you and you ship it back when you are done.

 

sounds good, I'll give you my old one then? They're in great shape.

 

Just put the ones not needed back in the box and send it back when you are done.(the next guy might need them)

 

you got it!