Golf Mk1: Engine, mechanics

Also for this vehicle: Golf (5K1) L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CJAA) (2011), Golf (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2011), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AEG) (2001), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AZG) (2001), Golf GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2001), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AEG) (2001), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AZG) (2001), Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (HT) (1985), Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RD) (1987), Golf GTI L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1990), Golf GTI L4-2.0L (ABA) (1997), Golf GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1998), Golf III L4-1984cc 2.0L SOHC (1993), Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995), Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD) (2000), Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2003), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1999), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2004), Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1987), Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (1987), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (ACC) Can (1993), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV) (1990), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV, PF) (1989), Golf L4-1896cc 1.9L DSL Turbo (1Z) (1997), Golf L4-2.0L (ABA) (1996), Golf L4-2.0L (AEG) (1999), Golf L4-2.0L (AVH) (2003), Golf L4-2.0L (AZG) (2004), Golf L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004), Golf L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CJAA) (2010), Golf L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2010), Golf Mk2, Golf Mk3, Golf Mk4, Golf Mk5, Golf Mk6.

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1. 01Running gearRunning gear: Sections
2. 02BodyBody: Sections
3. 03Engine, mechanicsEngine, mechanics: Sections
   • 4 Cylinder Fuel injection Engine Mechanics (1.6L & 1.4L)45 pages

     • Technical data › Technical data2 pages

       • Overview

       • Engine number
     • Engine assy,cylinder block,crankcase › Removing and installing engine4 pages

       • Overview

       • Detaching engine from gearbox
       • Tightening torques:
       • Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner
     • Enginecrankshaft group, pistons6 pages

       • Removing and installing sealing flange and pressure plate2 pages

         • Overview

         • Renewing crankshaft oil seal -pulley end-
       • Dismantling and assembling engine
       • Dismantling and assembling pistons and conrods
       • Removing and installing crankshaft2 pages

         • Overview

         • Crankshaft dimensions
     • Engine cylinder head, valve gear10 pages

       • Removing and installing cylinder head2 pages

         • Overview

         • Checking compressions
       • Servicing valve gear8 pages

         • Overview

         • Reworking valve seats
         • Removing and installing camshaft oil seal
         • Removing and installing camshaft
         • Checking hydraulic bucket tappets
         • Checking valve guides
         • Renewing valve guides
         • Renewing valve stem seals (with cylinder head fitted)
     • Engine lubrication › Removing and installing parts of lubrication system2 pages

       • Overview

       • Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch
     • Engine cooling › Removing and installing parts of cooling system7 pages

       • Overview

       • Parts of cooling system body side
       • Parts of cooling system engine side
       • Dismantling and assembling coolant pump
       • Draining and filling cooling system
       • Removing and installing radiator and radiator fan
       • Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner
     • Fuel supply, gas operation › Removing and installing parts of fuel supply system11 pages

       • Overview

       • Removing and installing fuel tank with its attachments
       • Adjusting throttle cable
       • Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system
       • Rules for cleanliness
       • Removing and installing fuel tank
       • Removing and installing fuel pump and fuel filter
       • Checking fuel pump
       • Checking function and voltage supply
       • Checking delivery rate
       • Checking fuel pump non-return valve
     • Exhaust system › Removing and installing parts of exhaust system3 pages

       • Overview

       • Removing and installing spring clips
       • Tensioning and releasing spring clips
4. 04Power transmissionPower transmission: Sections
5. 05Power unitPower unit: Sections
6. 06Heating, ventilation, air conditioning systemHeating, ventilation, air conditioning system: Sections