Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)

Blitzkrieg · Post by **Blitzkrieg** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:13 pm

Bugger, you mentioned some time back that you have used Golf rodbolts to replace the standard 2,1 stretch bolts.

What about using them in a Type 4? Just for some extra insurance?

T4Flyer · Post by **T4Flyer** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:59 am

Ok, I did it.

Ordered myself a set of ARP 104-6606 rod bolts.

$122.75 + $55.00 for shipping and then there's duty and tax eish.

Just hope there the right ones......

Will let you know once they arrive.

Cheers,
T4Flyer.

AirPower · Post by **AirPower** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:43 pm

I believe you've got there correct ones - that's according to the STF forum. But I think you meant 104-6006?

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... ht=1046006

T4Flyer · Post by **T4Flyer** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:33 am

Airpower,

Well spotted. My mistake

I have indeed ordered ARP 104-6006 rod bolts.

Cheers,
T4Flyer.

T4Flyer · Post by **T4Flyer** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:02 am

Hi Guys, long time!

Sorry for the lack of Post & Pics, will rectify that soon!

After a hell of a long wait for the ARP bolts from the good old USA and then another long wait at the machinist, I have finally got my rods back from the machinist. Looking good, all re sized with their new ARP bolts. whilst I was at it I had them notched as well. I will have to re balance them, but that will be easy enough.

A little help please. Does anyone know where I can buy "Plastigage"? I want to do a big end clearance check on my next mock up (looking for Plastigage green 0.001 - 0.003) a quick easy job, never imagined I would battle to find Plastigage!

Cheers,
T4 Flyer.

Post by **Tony Z** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:53 am

after a very long search, I found some at a motor cycle engine builder. He had a little to give me, but I couldnt find it in the shops.
Good luck

T4Flyer · Post by **T4Flyer** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:49 am

Hi Tony Z,

If I can,t find any locally I will order some from Summit Racing in the states, its quite cheap at +- $3 per 12" strip or I might order a "5 pack" of 3 different sizes only +- $8.

If anyone wants any let me know as I will proberbly order over the weekend and would be happy to include extra (share the postage!)

Cheers,
T4Flyer

Post by **eben** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:02 am

How about this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLASTIGAUGE-plast ... 1|240:1318

Post by **Tony Z** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:52 am

not for me thanks, I have enough for about 4 more engines. Thanks for the offer tho.

Have you tried suburban motor spares, they have a few branches in CPT. Maybe also Masterparts. Might be worth a try, maybe they do have now

T4Flyer · Post by **T4Flyer** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:29 pm

Good news,

Think I may have found a local (JHB) performance motor car supplier who has Plastigage in stock, I will see them on Tuesday or Wednesday and let you know.

Cheers,
T4flyer.

T4Flyer · Post by **T4Flyer** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:24 am

whoopee,

I picked up 2 packs of "Platigage" green from "RS Performance" here in Johannesburg this morning, at R28.00 per pack. Good price and they had in stock.

Cheers,
T4flyer.

Aircooled VW South Africa

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