If is just finished installing new rod bolts and want to double check things on the crank by using plastigauge will i defeat the purpose of single use stretch bolts i bought from vw? Also has anyone installed new rod bolts by drawing them in with the nuts?
If is just finished installing new rod bolts and want to double check things on the crank by using plastigauge will i defeat the purpose of single use stretch bolts i bought from vw?
Yup... if you torque 'em all the way.
You can re-use your old bolts for checking the dimensions... or use your new bolts and just don't torque 'em the final 1/4 turn that stretches 'em into their final shape but probably has very little impact on the actual clearance.
When using plastigauge I want it to stay in place.
It's petroleum soluable so can't stick it in place with grease,.. easily removed with solvent though.
...So I stick it with silicone grease.
Wondering what everyone thinks about that.
Gotta agree, probably doesn't smash much more with that last 1/4 turn.