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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: kevinm on October 26, 2010, 08:30:58 pm
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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?
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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.
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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.