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• questions about cam locking plate for TDI/IDI by jackbombay on 13 Dec, 2006 11:35
• I have the plate for the TDI, but I read somewhere that it doesn't work for the IDI, is this true?
  
     I've read of people using a file and slipping the same number of feeler gauges under either side, seems like it would be accurate enough, thoughts?
• #1 by Benjamin on 13 Dec, 2006 12:33
• Quote from: jackbombay

  I have the plate for the TDI, but I read somewhere that it doesn't work for the IDI, is this true?
  
     I've read of people using a file and slipping the same number of feeler gauges under either side, seems like it would be accurate enough, thoughts?

  
  
  yes, its not working, it got another offset
  well, i had one running, it was ticking loud, no power even not on idle, i measured very fast engine temperature.
  i never read about machining it, but maybe it can...
  
  Greetz, Benjamin
• #2 by MacGyver on 13 Dec, 2006 15:39
• Depends which TDI. The AHU/1Z is the same as the AAZ, MF, etc.
  The ALH is different.
  
  That said, I always used a file the perfect thickness (no feelers required)  till QuickTD made me up a nice looking lockplate.
  Had an 87 (MF) now have a 97 (1Z).
  
  I saw a post a number of yrs ago on TDIClub of someone using the butt of a hinge  :lol:
• #3 by jackbombay on 13 Dec, 2006 16:40
• I have an ALH, I'll bring a bunch of files and hinges for my friends IDI!
  
  Thanks!
• #4 by 91 ECO on 16 Dec, 2006 16:57
• I recently used a file and it worked like a champ!