ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit - VW/Audi 1.8T & 2.0T FSI/TSI

The factory head bolts on these VW and Audi engines are torque-to-yield fasteners, meaning they have to be replaced every time the head comes off. That gets expensive fast if you're pulling the head more than once for diagnosis or a build. ARP's head stud kit swaps those one-time bolts for studs that are designed to be reused.Getting a solid, even cylinder head seal matters most on small-displacement, high-compression, or forced-induction engines like this one, and ARP's studs are built to hold that clamping load reliably over repeated use.Features
Premium grade 8740 alloy, rated well above typical aircraft-quality steel
Heat-treated to 200,000 psi (ARP-rated)
Centerless ground and thread-rolled to Mil-S-8879 specifications
Black oxide finish
Reusable -- unlike factory torque-to-yield head bolts
What's IncludedARP Cylinder Head Stud KitProduct Specifications
MPN: 204-4302
Application: VW and Audi 1.8T/2.0T FSI and TSI four-cylinder engines (EA113 and EA888 Gen 1-3), spanning MK5-MK7 Golf/GTI/R and Audi 8P/8V/8J/8S/B6-B8/C7 platforms
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan these studs be reused after the head is removed again?Yes, that's the main advantage over the factory torque-to-yield head bolts, which must be replaced every time they're removed.When would I install this kit?Typically alongside a head gasket or head service, since the head has to come off to install studs in place of the factory bolts.