GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (CBFA) (2008): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: GTI (5K1) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2011), GTI 1.8L T L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2002), GTI GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2001), GTI L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003), GTI L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1991), GTI L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000), GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007), GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2009), GTI V6-2.8L (AFP) (1999), GTI V6-2.8L (BDF) (2002), GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine244 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Engine › Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods11 pages

       • Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2345678
       • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Cylinder Block Assembly58 pages

       • Balance Shaft › Component Information10 pages

         • Locations23
         • Service and Repair › Balance Shaft Timing Chain Assembly Overview234567
       • Balance Shaft Chain › Component Information › Service and Repair23
       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications23
         • Service and Repair › Procedures23
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Crankshaft Seal Retainer › Component Information › Locations234
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information15 pages

         • Specifications234
         • Testing and Inspection › Crankshaft, Measuring Axial Play2
         • Service and Repair › Crankshaft Assembly Overview23
         • Tools and Equipment › Crank Sprocket Lock - AST Tool # 309923456
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications23
         • Testing and Inspection › Piston Ring Groove Clearance, Checking23
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications
         • Testing and Inspection › Cylinder Bore, Checking23
     • Cylinder Head Assembly7 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Tools and Equipment › Valve Spring Comp. Support - AST Tool # 203623
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Specifications
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories22 pages

       • Drive Belt › Component Information10 pages

         • Locations23
         • Service and Repair › Ribbed Belt Pulley, Denso A/C Compressor234567
       • Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Engine Accessory Bracket › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Engine Mount › Component Information7 pages

         • Locations2
         • Adjustments › Powertrain Mount, Checking Adjustment2345
       • Idler Pulley › Component Information › Specifications
     • Engine Lubrication48 pages

       • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Engine Oil Drain Plug › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Oil Drain Plug Thread Cleaning2
       • Engine Oil › Component Information21 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Measurement Of Oil Consumption2345678910111213141516171819
         • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information3 pages

         • Locations
         • Service and Repair › Oil Filter, Cooler and Pressure Switch Assembly Overview2
       • Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Locations2
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information14 pages

         • Specifications234
         • Service and Repair › Lower Oil Pan Section2345678910
       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations
       • Oil Pressure Switch (For Fuel Pump) › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information12 pages

       • Locations234
       • Service and Repair › Intake Manifold Assembly Overview2345678
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine9 pages

       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair23
       • Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2345
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine2 pages

       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations
       • Oil Pressure Switch (For Fuel Pump) › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Timing Components41 pages

       • Balance Shaft › Component Information10 pages

         • Locations23
         • Service and Repair › Balance Shaft Timing Chain Assembly Overview234567
       • Balance Shaft Chain › Component Information › Service and Repair23
       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Belt › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
       • Timing Chain › Component Information10 pages

         • Locations › Timing Chain Covers Assembly Overview234
         • Service and Repair › Timing Chain Covers Assembly Overview23456
       • Timing Chain Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Cover › Component Information13 pages

         • Specifications23
         • Service and Repair › Timing Chain Covers Assembly Overview2345678910
       • Variable Valve Timing › Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks25 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information8 pages

         • Specifications
         • System Diagnosis › Residual Pressure, Checking234567
       • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
       • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information7 pages

         • Locations2
         • Service and Repair › Air Filter Assembly Overview2345
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Locations
       • Ignition Timing › System Information › Specifications
       • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
     • Water Pump › Component Information6 pages

       • Specifications23
       • Service and Repair › Coolant Pump23
   • Cooling System89 pages

     • After-Run Coolant Pump › Component Information3 pages

       • Locations
       • Service and Repair › After-Run Coolant Pump Assembly Overview2
     • Coolant › Component Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - Coolant Identification/Mixing2
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations
     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information7 pages

       • Diagrams2
       • Service and Repair › Front Coolant Pipes2345
     • Radiator Cooling Fan26 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module › Component Information13 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23456789101112
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23456789101112
       • Fan Clutch › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch2 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations
       • Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations
     • Fan Shroud › Component Information6 pages

       • Locations2
       • Service and Repair › Radiator, Fan Shroud and Fan Assembly Overview234
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement23456
     • Radiator › Component Information5 pages

       • Locations2
       • Service and Repair › Radiator23
     • Relays and Modules - Cooling System15 pages

       • Auxiliary Water Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations › Position of Relays on Electronics Box High, From May 20052
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module › Component Information13 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23456789101112
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System3 pages

       • Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations
       • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch2 pages

         • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations
         • Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Locations2345
     • Water Pump › Component Information6 pages

       • Specifications23
       • Service and Repair › Coolant Pump23
   • Exhaust System17 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Service and Repair23
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information › Service and Repair23456
     • Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Service and Repair › Catalytic Converters With Front Exhaust Pipe2345
     • Heat Shield, Exhaust › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust System - Heat Shield Replacement Guidelines2
     • Muffler › Component Information › Service and Repair
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections