VW head bolts and idler pulley

[Jim Green]

--- Michael Gough <mdg3369 at mac.com> wrote:
> > 1- I am considering using head bolts from a 82 VW
> Diesel that are
> > non-stretch versus the OEM stretch ones (I am
> running the OEM head gasket).
>
> Unless you've got something special on your VW
> diesel, they are stretch
> bolts too. Either use the stock bolts, or get a set
> of studs (Raceware or
> otherwise) Not too much point in using studs in a
> stock application though.
> Mike

ARP head studs are about ~$120.  Raceware head studs
are ~$200.  Both should be available from your loca
racing store.  I'm going with the ARP's on my rebuild.


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Jim Green
'89 90tq EFI
http://www.geocities.com/jeg1976/car_home.html

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