1962-1979 Valve Spring Shim Kit .015 Set of 8
Achieve correct valve spring height and protect your Air Cooled Volkswagen cylinder heads with this hardened double spring shim kit — .015 thickness, set of 8 for one complete engine.
Valve spring shims are the precision spacers that establish correct spring seat height during a valve job — and without the correct shim thickness under each spring the valve train geometry is off from the moment the heads go back on. This hardened .015 double spring shim kit provides a correct seat surface for each valve spring, prevents the spring from cutting into the aluminum head material, and ensures proper spring height across all eight valve positions.
Set of 8 — enough for one complete engine. Hardened construction for long-term durability under repeated valve train load and heat cycling.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1963–1977 Volkswagen Beetle Standard
- 1971–1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super
- 1963–1971 Volkswagen Bus
- 1963–1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
- 1973–1974 Volkswagen Thing
- 1962–1973 Volkswagen Type 3
Features / Benefits:
- Hardened double spring shim kit for 1962–1979 Air Cooled VW — .015 thickness
- Provides correct seat surface for valve springs — prevents cutting into cylinder head material
- Establishes correct valve spring height for proper valve train geometry
- Set of 8 — complete kit for one full engine
- Hardened construction for long-term durability under valve train load and heat cycling
- Sold as a set of 8
Material / Finish:
Hardened metal construction for correct seat surface, spring height retention, and long-term durability in Air Cooled VW valve train service.
Dimensions:
- Outer diameter: 32mm
- Inner diameter: 16mm
- Thickness: 0.38mm (.015 in.)
Because Details Matter:
Valve spring shims are one of those engine rebuild details that separate a job done correctly from one that only looks correct. Without the right shim thickness under each spring the valve train geometry is compromised before the engine ever starts. This hardened .015 double spring kit puts the correct spacer at every spring seat and gives the heads the proper foundation they need for a valve job that performs correctly and lasts.
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