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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999CABRIO (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Piston, Engine
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Piston, Engine
Piston And Connecting Rods
Piston Rings
- Offset gaps by 120 °
Piston Ring Gap
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Piston
Maximum deviation from nominal diameter: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
Piston dimensions
Bearing Cap 30 Nm (22ft lb) plus 1/4- turn (90 °)
Radial Clearance:
tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft lb) but NOT additional 1/4- turn (90 °)
Pressure Relief Valve
Tightening Torque: 27 Nm (20 ft lb)
Opening Pressure: 2.5 - 3.2 bar (36- 46 psi)
Not Applicable 08.95 ->
Bearing Shell
Axial clearance:
New: 0.05 - 0.31 mm (0.0020 - 0.0122 in.)
Wear limit: 0.37 mm (0.0146 in.)
Radial Clearance:
New: 0.01 - 0.06 mm (0.0004- 0.0024)
Wear limit: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
Cylinder Bore
Maximum deviation from nominal diameter:
0.08 mm (0.0015 in.)
Piston And Cylinder Dimensions 07.95 1)
1) Flat top Piston with center combustion chamber recess
Piston And Cylinder Dimensions 08.95-07.96 1)
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1) Stepped piston crown with valve relief, installed in some m.y. 1996 vehicles.
2) Dimension stamped on piston crown. Add 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.) for actual diameter including phosphate layer.
Piston And Cylinder Dimensions 08.95 -> 1)
1) Flat top Piston with center combustion chamber recess
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.