[Vwdiesel] ARP head studs

[Kenneth E. Oldrid]

I'm pretty sure that is the right diameter and pitch bolt, but not sure about
the length. I can look for my old ones to measure if no one has one handy. 
Does the length change much from stretching after use? My guess is no, but I
don't like to assume things. 

Ken
> I recently looked into ARP studs, am planning on getting some but
> haven't yet.  I'm writing because I got the kit number from a posting to
> this list, can't remember who now.  The number they gave was 2514701,
> which is listed as "Cosworth Ford Escort", and is a 12mm stud, 1.75mm
> thread pitch, 5.400" long.  I called and asked if it was really the
> right part and ARP said to "check the size and if it fits use it".  I'm
> not sure about the length yet.
> 
> There's another data point for you...
> 
> Let me/us know how it goes!
> 
>         Gary
> 
> [2003-12-24 12:07 -0600] Hayden Chasteen (dieseltdi at earthlink.net) wrote:
> 
> > Anyone have any experience with ARP head stud kits?  I have been 
> > offered a set, kit #204-5402 supposedly for all 1.6-1.7 watercooled VWs 
> > including diesels.  Can they be replaced one at time like the Raceware 
> > studs?  Any information  will be much appreciated.
> > 
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