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BFI - Mk6 Torque Arm Insert TSI - 09+ / 2.5L / TDI

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egti

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Finally got a chance to install it (Stage 1) after it sitting there for like half a year. Great feel! There is indeed noticeable vibration. But I kinda think it is cool. Anyway, hope it will subside after it breaks it.

I didn't use any mallet. But I lube it like crazy, and it did take great effort to slide it in. I first pushed it in with the stock bolt on. And half way through (when it was real heard to push further), I took the bolt and the stock washer out. It did ease the insertion after the stock bolt was out. I know this is obvious, but the online manual didn't mention the stock washer. Guess it may be helpful for people to know.
 
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egti

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I am just curious. Why you decided to provide a new bolt while some other suppliers save on that and use the stock one?
 
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mike12

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egti said:
I am just curious. Why you decided to provide a new bolt while some other suppliers save on that and use the stock one?
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incase someone is dumb enough to jack up the stock one by misthreading it or using an impact wrench on it
 
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egti

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Speaking of the wrench, the 1/4 turn gave me a lot of muscle pain. :p

BTW, is the bolt provided a stretch bolt or not?
 
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black forest ind

black forest ind

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The replacement bolt provided is a class 10.9 22mm tempered steel hex bolt.
 
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egti

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Thanks for answering my question in PM. I have another question. I figure it will be better to ask here to get more inputs. I don't think the vibration is bad at all. So, I am thinking about going Stage 2. How easy it is to remove the insert I have now? Any tips? It took quite an effort to put it in. I figure it will be equally hard if not more to take it out.

Thanks!
 
black forest ind

black forest ind

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egti said:
Thanks for answering my question in PM. I have another question. I figure it will be better to ask here to get more inputs. I don't think the vibration is bad at all. So, I am thinking about going Stage 2. How easy it is to remove the insert I have now? Any tips? It took quite an effort to put it in. I figure it will be equally hard if not more to take it out.

Thanks!
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Removing the insert can be done, but you need to have some patience while removing it because it's probably in there pretty snug.
 
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