VOLKSWAGEN Polo Classic 1.

1996 to 1997
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system Polo Classic 1.6 1996 to 1997

Type AFT SOHC 8V 74kW
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1598 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 10.3 / ≥7.5
Oil pressure bar (≥2.0)
Oil temperature ºC 80
Valve clearance - inlet mm 0: Hyd.
Valve clearance - exhaust mm 0: Hyd.
Firing order 1-3-4-2
No 1 cylinder position TBE
Thermostat opening temperature ºC 87
Radiator cap pressure bar 1.3 to 1.5

Fuel system Polo Classic 1.6 1996 to 1997

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 790 to 890 N/A
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % ≤0.5 [≤0.3] Ex N/A
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI ppm ≤200
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
Carburettor / fuel injection _Volkswagen
Type / ref Simos MPI
Main jet / needle _
Injection pressure bar 3.0
Pump pressure bar _
Octane rating RON 95[U]

Ignition system Polo Classic 1.6 1996 to 1997

Type Simos
Ignition coil _
Primary resistance ohms _
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor _
Points gap (air gap) mm _
Dwell angle º (%) _
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation _
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control N/A
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum _
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Vacuum range check mbar Computer control
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft _
Spark plugs NGK
Type BKUR5ET
Electrode gap mm 0.70 to 0.90

Electrical system Polo Classic 1.6 1996 to 1997

Battery V / CC / RC _
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm _
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V _
Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V _

Running gear Polo Classic 1.6 1996 to 1997

Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 2.0
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm 2.5
Tyres
Saloon Size 185/60x14
Estate / Van Size _
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar _
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar _
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] (0°±10’)
Camber -0°25’±30’
Castor 1°30’±30’
King pin inclination _
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] (0°20’±10’)
Camber -1°30’±10’

Torque wrench settings Polo Classic 1.6 1996 to 1997

Cylinder head - stage 1 Nm 40
Cylinder head - stage 2 Nm 60
Cylinder head - stage 3 Nm +90°
Cylinder head - stage 4 Nm +90°
Big-end bearings Nm 30 +90°
Main bearings Nm 65 +90°
Clutch cover Nm 20
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 60 +90° N
Front hubs Nm 265
Rear hubs Nm WSM
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 110
Spark plugs Nm 30

Capacities Polo Classic 1.6 1996 to 1997

Engine oil & filter litres 3.8
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 2.7
Automatic transmission - refill litres _
Final drive litres WT
Cooling system litres _
Fuel tank litres _

Notes and Illustrations

1598 cm3