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Connecting Rod bolts
by
1.9TD Caddy
on 30 Sep, 2009 15:45
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This is my first engine rebuild. Do you guys advice replacing the connecting rod bolds on my 1.9 AAZ? Thanks!!
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#1
by
diesel smoke
on 30 Sep, 2009 23:05
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Yes! They are one time use stretch bolts.
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#2
by
Vincent Waldon
on 30 Sep, 2009 23:09
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As are the main bearing bolts iirc, and of course the all-important crank sprocket bolt.
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#3
by
1.9TD Caddy
on 02 Oct, 2009 15:29
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Can any one help me with P/N for the main bearing cap bolts? Who sells them?
Thanks!
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#4
by
rallydiesel
on 02 Oct, 2009 15:31
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I don't know about the AAZ, but on the 1.6, the main bearing cap bolts can be re-used.
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#5
by
stewardc
on 04 Oct, 2009 07:17
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I don't know about the AAZ, but on the 1.6, the main bearing cap bolts can be re-used.
Never reuse those bolts either. They have been a major cause of grief in modded AAZs. Go ARP throughout.
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#6
by
burn_your_money
on 04 Oct, 2009 11:13
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The dealer is a good source
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#7
by
stewardc
on 04 Oct, 2009 11:40
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The dealer is a good source
The dealer doesn't have ARP and there's little sense using stock bolts when the ARP units are sooo much stronger for very little more money......IMHO.
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#8
by
theman53
on 05 Oct, 2009 09:12
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yeah my arp bolts paid for themselves already. I had to take out the rotating ass. when I didn't put any of the "vw paste" on the oil squirters...I didn't have paste either just high temp silicone and break cleaner before hand. But when I was retorqing all of the rods I was smiling that I didn't have to put new bolts in. Especially since the engine hasn't made a start yet.
$100 arp vs. $70 dealer every time. ARP FTW!
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#9
by
gilligan5000
on 05 Oct, 2009 15:42
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Depending on what the nuts look like, the rod bolts may be reusable. The pictures are available in poor richard rabbit book, as well as the bently. They supposedly are good for 6 re-torque's in their lifetime...which is good, because they are pressed into the rods and a biotch to change.
The main bolts really should be replaced with ARP's. and remember, order two sets of main bearings and never use the 2 piece #3 (center) bearing; re-use the factory thrust bearings (if not worn terribly) and a regular 1,2,4, or 5 bearing shell...otherwise all your work will be for nothing in a few thousand miles.
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#10
by
1.9TD Caddy
on 05 Oct, 2009 18:02
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Thanks all for all the advice!
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#11
by
rolo
on 10 Oct, 2009 05:10
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"the "vw paste" on the oil squirters"
? Should I be worrying?
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#12
by
theman53
on 10 Oct, 2009 09:38
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I don't know, but there was a thread about it not long ago and it worried me enough to do it. If it would have been in the car or even the head on I wouldn't have done it unless there was trouble.