Author Topic: engine rebuild questions PLEASE help. (Read 3105 times)

ObscuredByClouds · « **on:** November 15, 2008, 10:46:10 am »

Are the con rod bolts TTY? I have an 86 1.6td

Regardless, what is the torque spec?

Is the maximum ring gap wear 1.00mm?

rallydiesel · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2008, 10:53:36 am »

Yes, they are TTY. The torque spec is 22 lbs. ft. plus a quarter turn. Max ring gap of any ring is 1.00 mm.

monomer · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2008, 11:20:27 am »

Quote from: "NoSurrenderAG"

excellent thanks. Could anyone point me in a direction to get them? Does prothe have them?

bolts or rings?

I went ARP for the bolts, ordered from www.headbolts.com

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2008, 12:52:11 pm »

Quote from: "NoSurrenderAG"

I also have 76.50 rings, my pistons have 76.48 stamped on them.. does that mean my rings are wrong?

sound right! did you put a ring in a cylinder and check the gap?
Duane

burn_your_money · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2008, 01:02:27 pm »

Call the dealer and get stock bolts. I think they are $2-$5 a piece

burn_your_money · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2008, 01:26:21 pm »

Don't forget to hone the block if you are installing new rings

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2008, 01:26:25 pm »

Quote from: "NoSurrenderAG"

need more help on day 2.

Are the crankshaft & iShaft pulley bolts TTY?

Crankshaft yes, intermediate shaft no, camshaft no.

rallydiesel · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2008, 01:44:44 pm »

Quote from: "Vincent Waldon"

Quote from: "NoSurrenderAG"
need more help on day 2.

Are the crankshaft & iShaft pulley bolts TTY?

Crankshaft yes, intermediate shaft no, camshaft no.

There are some crankshaft bolts that are not TTY although I don't think they stock them anymore. The non-TTY crank bolts look like regular hex bolts with a big washer, while the newer style TTY are 12-sided bolts.

jtanguay · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2008, 01:55:51 pm »

i think the early 1.6NA bolts 81-83 maybe? are re-useable... but not sure!

rallydiesel · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2008, 02:35:49 pm »

My 91 TD has a non-TTY crank bolt but I wouldn't recommend it cuz it has come loose before despite being torqued 30 lbs over. Luckily I caught it before disaster happened.

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2008, 02:43:34 pm »

Yup, I believe that all non-TTY crank bolts have been discontinued and the only ones you can get from the dealer are 12-point TTY.

Or so I'm told... :wink:

monomer · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2008, 04:39:25 pm »

Quote from: "NoSurrenderAG"

Aff! You guys are heroes finding the conrod bolts for 2-5 a piece. They're $15.55 from VW.. I CAN'T pay that. Fuucking obsurd.. where can I get them cheaper?

I have a 6 point crank pulley bolt I guess I'll reuse it and see.

I think my set was $80ish...

damn ARP!

Green79 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2008, 06:12:18 pm »

I just bought a 6-pt crank bolt for my '79 1.5 from the dealer... it was only 89 cents! Of course, the washer was around $6.50- kinda odd.