valve shims???

[hellrazor]

i just bought a 90' model coupe.....needs a few things(outa junk yard). the dude says it needs valve shims???....i never heard of `em....and i workl for a auto parts store...any help or clarity would be great.

[corn322]

89 and90's 240 (single cam motor) have hydrolic lifters, so no shims needed.

later 240's (dual cam motor) use shims.

unless, of course, there's a dual cam motor in there.

[BadMojo]

89 and90's 240 (single cam motor) have hydrolic lifters, so no shims needed.

later 240's (dual cam motor) use shims.

unless, of course, there's a dual cam motor in there.

Is there a reason why the guy thought the car needed a valve lash adjustment? Any odd noises from the valve train?