Thanks for the reply, Dennis.

It was indeed the larger of the three shims that seems
to have been cut by the smaller of the shims.  I'll
see if i can get a replacement just for that one.  The
other shims seemed fine.

Again, thank you for the speedy reply,

-damon

--- Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:
> The shim should not have been reused. They were
> obviously too lazy to
> wait for replacements. The shim may not have been
> damaged from incorrect
> assembly. I have frequently seen these wear out on
> the 2.1L engines.
> There are actually 2 different types of shims used
> here. One large OD
> that is only available in one thickness. This one
> goes against the
> thrust bearing. The other style is smaller in OD and
> is available in a
> number of thicknesses to set the final end play.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List
> [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
> Of Damon Campbell
> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 10:38 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: split thrust shim?
>
> I went to a semi-local repair shop to have them set
> the end-play of my crank.  The only problem is that
> one of the shims was split due to a previous engine
> mis-assembly of the outer thrust washer.  I just
> found
> out that they re-used that shim.
> The shim is split about 1.5" around 1/3 of the way
> in
> from the outermost edge.  It doesn't lie flat, and
> that split is bent over by a couple material
> thicknesses.
>
> Is this a part that needs to be replaced?  The shop
> specializes is vw busses, and i don't, but this
> seems
> wrong to me.
>
> Any input would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> -Damon
>
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