This manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step procedures for disassembly and reassembly, inspection, maintenance, component identification, and engine repair, along with service specifications for the Volkswagen Turbo 1.8L Engine.
It is designed for use by trained mechanics in a properly equipped shop. However, it contains enough detail and basic information to make it useful to the owner who desires to perform their own basic maintenance and repair work. A basic knowledge of mechanics, the proper use of tools, and workshop procedures must be understood in order to carry out maintenance and repair satisfactorily.
Engine identification number is stamped on a machined pad on the front of the engine block, below the cylinder head, where the engine and transaxle mate together. In addition, there is a sticker on the valve with the engine code and engine serial number. The engine code is also included on the vehicle data plate.
