Scirocco L4-1715cc 1.7L SOHC (1983)
Connecting Rod: Technical Service Bulletins
Connecting Rod Bolt - Stretch Bolt Tightening Procedure
Applies To RABBIT/JETTA/GTI/QUANTUM SCIROCCO/CONVERTIBLE 1983-84 Turbo Diesels 1983-84 1.8 Liter (Gas)
Group
13
Subject
Connecting Rod Bolt
Part Identifier 13 44
Key Points
Stretch bolt tightening procedure
(Supercedes Product Circular, Group 13, No. 83-03) A99
Number
84-04
July 6, 1984
A connecting rod stretch bolt, M8 x 1, is used in 1983-84 Turbo Diesel and 1.8 Liter gas engines..
Identification
A bolt head shape: conical
B center: smooth, no serrations
C thread length: 25 mm (1.0 in.)
During repairs to an engine, it is NOT necessary to install new stretch bolts unless they are damaged.
Tightening procedure
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lubricate contact face of nut
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tighten to 30 N-m (22 ft.lbs.)
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tighten an additional 1/4 turn (90~)