Using a Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge when installing rod bolts and other fasteners is highly recommended whenever it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after torquing.
Using a Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge when installing rod bolts and other fasteners is highly recommended whenever it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after torquing. Verifying with a stretch gauge is the most accurate way to determine the correct pre-load in the bolt. ARP recommends you maintain a chart of all rod bolts, and copy down the length of the fastener prior to and after installation. If there is a permanent increase of .001 in length or more, or if there is deformation, the bolt should be replaced immediately.
Manufacturer | ARP |
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Make | Universal |
Model | Universal |
Year | 1.8L 16V, 1.8L 8V, 1.8T, 10V I5, 1F7 (06+), 2.0L 16V, 2.0L 16V ABF, 2.0L 8V MKIII, 2.0L 8V MKIV, 2.0L 8V MKVI, 2.0T FSI, 2.0T TSI, 2.5L 5CYL, 2.5T, 2.7T, 2.8L V6, 20V I5, 3.0L V6, 3.0T, 3.2L VR6, 3.6L, 4.0L, 5N (09+), 8L (96-03), 8P (05-2013), 8R (09+), 8V (12-14), A3 (88-95), A5 (08+), B3 (86-91), B3 (90-94), B4 (91-96), B4 (95-97), B5 (96-2001), B5 (98-2005), B6 (02-2005), B6 (06-2011), B7 (05.5-2008), B7 (2012+), B8 (2008-2012), Beetle (2012+), C3 (82-91), C4 (94-97), C5 (98-2004), C6 (05-2011), C7 (2011+), C7 (2012+), D1 (02+), D2 (94-02), D3 (03-2010), D4 (2011+), E24 (77-89), E28 (82-88), E30 (84-91), E31 (91-97), E32 (88-94), E34 (87-95), V10 5.2L FSI, V8 4.2L, V8 4.2L FSI, V8 4.2L TT, VR6 12V, VR6 24V (02-05), W12 |