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Re building the 1.8 ex engine in my mk2 this weekend, Didn't get any new conrod bolts, didn't think they were stretch bolts but just checking. Can anyone confirm?

This from a website that sells them -

"These bolts secure the end caps onto the connecting rod, to secure them to the crankshaft. Recommended to be replaced any time they are removed as they are torque-to-yield hardware. Torque-to-yield bolts are intended for one-time use only, and must be replaced to ensure proper clamping due to the bolts ability to stretch for tightening"

Do not re-use as they are torqued then add 90 degrees so stretch.

i got some good quality ones with nuts on evil bay for not a lot or use GSF discount code at the weekend they always do one at 40-45% off.

Cheers guys, they're a bastard to get hold of it seems!

mr.brown wrote:This from a website that sells them -

"These bolts secure the end caps onto the connecting rod, to secure them to the crankshaft. Recommended to be replaced any time they are removed as they are torque-to-yield hardware. Torque-to-yield bolts are intended for one-time use only, and must be replaced to ensure proper clamping due to the bolts ability to stretch for tightening"

Which site was this? Having trouble finding any in stock

ecstuning.com or urotuning.com - both in the States. Given that they're $10 each I reckon with shipping, VAT & possible duty you'll be lucky to get change from £100.

Have you tried a dealer here?

Tried a couple yeah, I'll get them from Germany if I have no luck, few sites there that have them. My uncle is a Febi dealer and said they discontinued the bolts, but not the nuts strangely