I see in the latest Reaceware engine studds people catalog they say: NEW! "For those of you with chronic head gasket leaks or broken head studs in your Volkswagen Waterboxer engine, we have the cure. Race-Tech has worked for several years to develop a high strength stud that would prevent head gasket leaks, and to design a stud that would not corrode like the factory installed studs. We have succeeded even beyond our expectations with the new Water-Boxer head stud kit, part number RTE-1013. These studs are a direct replacement for the factory installed studs, and they come with a 100 year satisfaction guarantee." Then, in the parts list, they also show $229 suggested retail for these suds. Raceware is 800-468-1977, tech 313-946-4477. Wanna buy some *really* expensive bolts? For all I know, it is worth it. I wonder if this means Raceware allows you to increase the torque even further beyond the new higher torque specs issue by the factory to stab at the head gasket leak problem. Hummm... ___________________________________ Derek Drew drew@interport.net (main address for e-mail) derekdrew@aol.com (alternate/backup address, checked infrequently)
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