Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
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Checking cylinder bores go to Fig 3
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Piston and cylinder dimensions, Refer to Piston, Engine, Specifications
9. Connecting rod bearing cap
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Note installed position
10. Oil spray jet
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For piston cooling
11. 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
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Install without sealant
12. Connecting rod bolt
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30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus additional 1/4 turn (90°)
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Always replace
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Oil the threads and contact surfaces
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Use old bolts to measure radial clearance
Fig. 1 Piston ring gap, checking
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Squarely insert ring into top of cylinder and push it down to approximately 15 mm from lower edge of cylinder.
Fig. 2 Ring to groove clearance, checking
Clean groove before checking.