The comments on other threads about not using the value of the previous shims is my experience, too. To get 1700psi/~117 bar I used shim sizes from 1.27 to 1.53, so there is no 'range' when rebuilding. But taking them apart and replacing shims is not a bad job. Keep it clean.

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