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Hi,

Does anyone know where I could buy a set of studs & nuts for the con rods?
I've tried the VW dealers (not since 2008!) and most UK companies, USA, Germany companies - but nothing.
It's for a 1.9 watercooled DG code engine from a 1990 transporter.

I've been informed that beetle/Aircooled might be the same? can they be used?
I've also been told that it is ok to re-use them? with self locking nuts?

I've compared my studs with the two types illustrated in the Haynes, and mine are 22mm long = stretch bolt.
I have thought about re-using them, but have seen what happens if they come apart!! and as it's cost a fortune to get parts so far I don't want to risk it.

Maybe the answer is to get them made?

Any help/advice is most appreciated.

Thanks.

You can resuse them.
But they are available I'm sure
try VW heretage?

You can't use the stretch ones again, not according to the H.B.O.L.

They can't be re-used!! (Not with out risking destroying the whole engine)

I have tried all the usual outlets + others - they just aren't available.

I've got a number of a company who claim to make rod bolts so will try them.

It's the last part (I hope) I need to put the engine back together.

As there is a difference of opinion try calling VW and ask. .or an engine builder like vege or remtech
vege might even sell them

vw-classicparts.de

Thanks Aidan,

I sent a parts enquiry email and got a reply the next day.
They have the parts!!!
So I phoned today and ordered them. Should be here sometime next week.
Very helpful people.

Thanks for the heads up.