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• re-using stretch big end bolts by dave friday on 23 Apr, 2013 01:25
• What do you lot do? one engine re-builder in the UK re-uses them 33ftlbs+locktite.
  Stretch bolts are no longer available from VW here in Spain!!
• #1 by wil892 on 23 Apr, 2013 02:53
• The stretch bolts are the same as used in the G60 petrol engines. I sourced mine from a FEBI distributor, the FEBI part number is 02124
• #2 by RabbitJockey on 23 Apr, 2013 05:17
• i used arp bolts because they are the same price.
• #3 by dave friday on 23 Apr, 2013 05:26
• Thanks both,usefull info,ive got some on order from "Gunsel"[Germany].
  I wondered what people did when replacing bigend bearings?.
• #4 by CRSMP5 on 23 Apr, 2013 06:05
• what engine?? the 1.6 did not have strech.. the 1.9 do and same as tdi from what i read..
  
  the 1.8 gassers have a streach type of stud with goofy nuts.. the nuts have a groove/line down the flat sides.. 
• #5 by dave friday on 23 Apr, 2013 06:42
• well mine does [ 1992 jx 1588cc td]
• #6 by rallydiesel on 23 Apr, 2013 11:39
• Later 1.6 were stretch. I believe some of the early 1.6 were not. In any case, most people have reused them without problems, including me. Ideally it would be best to get new ones or ARP's.
• #7 by dave friday on 24 Apr, 2013 00:25
• Rally,when you re-use stretch bolts how and what do you tighten them to?.
  Ta.