The end play will change over time, hence, the need and ability to adjust it.� I agree with Ken that it is better to do this adjustment when you are at the shortblock, but that is not an option now.� Also, Ken is correct that resurfacing the flywheel has no effect on endplay.� With 120k on that engine, the thrust on the main bearing has worn to some degree and I would bet you will have more play now than when that engine was assembled.� If you have the tools to check endplay, I would recommend doing it and making the necessary adjustment.

Z

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From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 5:34:16 AM
Subject: Re: WBX 2.1 L Crankshaft End Play Adjustment

Bob always told me that you cannot set end play with the pistons
installed in the engine.
I would leave your shims as is.� Resurfacing the flywheel should not
effect your end play since they don't resurface the part that goes
against the shims.
Hope this helps,

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

John Rodgers wrote:
> Ol' Red is about to go in for a new clutch and repair of a leaking
> oil/flywheel seal. Engine has prol'ly 120,000 or so since the last time.
> History is that the engine was rebuilt with new seals, but at around
> 4,000 miles the engine started leaking at the flywheel seal. The tranny
> had to be pulled (which had a new clutch at the time of rebuild) and the
> seals replaced. No new end play shims at that time - as the engine was
> virtually new. But, with 120,000 plus on it, with this new clutch going
> in, re-surfacing of the flywheel, and new seals, should or does the
> issue of the shims and end play adjustment come into play. Can I put it
> back together as is with the existing shims or do I need a stack of
> shims handy in order to get the end play adjusted to .005ths per Bob
> Donalds/Bostig video.
>
> Would appreciate commentary from the pro's among us.
>
> Thanx,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
> Chelsea, AL
>