2000 Volkswagen Golf GL

2.8L VR6 6-CYLINDER

1999-2000 ENGINES

2.8L 6-Cylinder

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

NOTE: For repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL
PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

Engine identification number is stamped on a machined pad, on front of the cylinder block. See Fig. 1 . The
engine code is also listed on a sticker attached to the pulley side of the valve cover and the vehicle
identification sticker located in the luggage compartment.

ENGINE CODES
Application Code
2.8L VR6 AAA
2.8L VR6 AFP

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Fig. 1: Locating Engine Identification Number

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ADJUSTMENTS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Engine is equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustment is not necessary.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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To trouble shoot mechanical engine components, see appropriate table in TROUBLE SHOOTING article in
GENERAL INFORMATION.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

NOTE: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may
lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems
have completed a relearn cycle.

NOTE: For reassembly reference, label all electrical connectors, vacuum hoses and
fuel lines before removal. Also place mating marks on other major
assemblies before removal.

WARNING: Radio/cassette or radio/CD player is equipped with an anti-theft protection

circuit. Whenever battery is disconnected, radio will go into anti-theft mode.
When battery is reconnected, radio will display CODE, and will be
inoperative until proper code number is entered. Obtain security code before
disconnecting battery.

FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE

Remove fuel pump relay (lower right relay located in fuse/relay panel). start engine and let idle until it stalls.
Crank engine for an additional 5 seconds. Reinstall fuel pump relay.

ENGINE

NOTE: Engine is removed with transaxle attached.

Removal

1. Obtain radio code. Turn ignition off and wait 20 seconds. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove
air cleaner assembly. Install 8-mm bolt in belt tensioner hole and remove accessory drive belt. See
Fig. 2 .
2. On manual transmission models, disconnect clutch slave cylinder. On all models, remove power
steering pump and attach to body. DO NOT disconnect power steering hoses. Remove radiator, front
lock support and front bumper. Drain cooling system. Disconnect cooling fan and thermoswitch.

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Fig. 2: Releasing Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

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3. Label and disconnect all electrical wiring, control cables, coolant hoses and vacuum hoses from
engine/transaxle assembly. Disconnect throttle, cruise and kickdown linkage (if equipped). Remove
air duct from intake manifold.
4. Disconnect drive axles from transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Attach Engine Sling (2024A). See Fig. 3 .
5. Disconnect left rear transaxle mount and right rear engine mount. Disconnect front engine mount.
Release engine carrier. It may be necessary to pry spacer bracket from rubber bushings. Raise engine
and transaxle out of vehicle.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW self-locking nuts and coolant. Ensure engine mounts are
installed to original location. Align all engine supports with mount bushings before tightening mount bolts.
Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Fig. 3: Attaching Engine Sling

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INTAKE & EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Removal and installation procedure is not available from manufacturer. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .

CYLINDER HEAD

Removal (Passat, GTI & Jetta - AAA Engine)

1. Remove upper engine cover. Remove wire guide. Remove right rear support between upper intake
manifold and cylinder head. Remove fuel line bracket, flame trap coil and circlip. Remove wire
brackets. Remove valve cover and gasket. See Fig. 4 .

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Fig. 4: Identifying 2.8L VR6 Cylinder Head (Passat, GTI & Jetta - AAA Engine)
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2. Remove camshaft position sensor, "O" ring and spacer ring. Remove bracket for 42-pin connector and
water pump. Remove ignition coil, chain tensioner and seal. Remove camshaft sprocket cover.
Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse order of installation. See Fig. 7 . Replace cylinder head bolts
after loosening or removing.

Removal (Golf & Jetta - AFP Engine)

1. Remove engine cover. Remove upper intake manifold, fuel line retainer, cylinder head and gasket.
Remove Coolant Return Pump (V51) and retainer. See Fig. 5 . Remove ignition coil bolt and ignition
coil from cover.
2. Remove "O" ring, chain tensioner and seal ring from cover. Remove cover bolts and cover from
cylinder head. Remove thermostat housing retainer, seal, thermostat housing, O-ring and combination
valve from cylinder head.
3. Remove lower intake manifold bolts, both upper and lower seals, and lower intake manifold. Remove
cylinder head bolts in reverse order of installation. See Fig. 7 . Replace cylinder head bolt after
loosening or removing.

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Fig. 5: Identifying 2.8L VR6 Cylinder Head (Golf & Jetta - AFP Engine)
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Inspection

Thoroughly clean all gasket mating surfaces. Check cylinder head for warpage. Maximum warpage
is .004" (.10 mm). Check minimum cylinder head height and replace cylinder head (if necessary). See
CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTE: DO NOT reuse antifreeze after replacing cylinder block, cylinder head, head
gasket, radiator and/or heater core.

Installation

1. Remove sealer from the two 3-mm holes and replace with new sealer. See Fig. 6 . Install gasket onto
guide pins. Guide pins should be located near bolt holes No. 12 and 20. See Fig. 7 .
2. Install cylinder head onto cylinder block. Do not use any type of sealant. Install head bolts and tighten
by hand. Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence (4 steps) to specification. See Fig. 7 . See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig. 6: Sealing Cylinder Head 3-mm Holes

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Fig. 7: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence

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CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

Removal

Install 8-mm bolt in belt tensioner hole and remove accessory drive belt. See Fig. 2 . Remove vibration
damper. Loosen inner section of Oil Seal Extractor (3203) about 3 turns (4 mm) and lock in position with
knurled screw. Turn inner section of oil seal extractor until seal is removed.

Installation

Place Guide Sleeve (3266/1) on crankshaft. Push oil seal over guide sleeve. Using Oil Seal Installer (3266)
and vibration damper bolt, press oil seal in completely. See Fig. 8 . Reverse removal procedure to complete
installation.

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Fig. 8: Installing Crankshaft Oil Seal

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TIMING CHAIN

Removal

1. Removal and installation procedure is not available from manufacturer. Ensure crankshaft is aligned
at TDC. Remove transaxle and bellhousing assembly. Remove torque converter or clutch assembly
(as applicable). Remove valve cover. Remove camshaft sprocket cover and intermediate shaft cover.
Match mark all components to ensure reassembly in original position.
2. Mark timing chains for direction of rotation. Align and install Camshaft Guide (3268) onto cylinder
head bolts. See Fig. 9 . Remove upper and lower chain tensioners. If necessary, remove intermediate
sprocket and camshaft sprocket bolts. Remove the timing chain. See Fig. 10 .

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Fig. 9: Installing Camshaft Guide Onto Cylinder Head

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Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Timing Chain & Related Components

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Installation

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Leave Camshaft Guide (3268) installed. Ensure crankshaft is aligned at TDC. See Fig. 11 or Fig. 12 .
Ensure intermediate shaft is correctly aligned. See Fig. 13 . Install timing chain on sprockets. Reverse
removal procedure to complete installation

Fig. 11: Aligning Crankshaft At TDC (Passat, GTI & Jetta - AAA Engine)
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Fig. 12: Aligning Crankshaft At TDC (Golf & Jetta - AFP Engine)
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Fig. 13: Aligning Intermediate Shaft At TDC

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CAMSHAFT

Removal

Remove valve cover. Place crankshaft at TDC. Remove ignition coil. Remove double chain tensioner.
Remove camshaft sprocket cover with camshaft position sensor attached. Remove camshaft sprockets. Mark
timing chains for direction of rotation. If removing camshaft for cylinders No. 1, 3 and 5, remove bearing

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caps No. 1 and 7 first, then remove bearing caps No. 3 and 5. If removing camshaft for cylinders No. 2, 4
and 6, remove bearing cap No. 4 first, then remove bearing caps No. 2 and 6. Remove camshafts.

Inspection

Check camshaft bearing oil clearance. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. If oil
clearance exceeds specification, install new camshaft and recheck clearance. If clearance still exceeds
specification, replace cylinder head.

Installation

1. Lubricate all contact surfaces. When installing bearing caps, ensure identification mark on bearing cap
is readable from exhaust manifold side and arrow points toward vibration damper. See Fig. 14 .
2. If installing camshaft for cylinders No. 1, 3 and 5, tighten bearing caps No. 3 and 5 alternately in a
diagonal sequence to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). Repeat procedure for bearing caps No. 1 and 7.
3. If installing camshaft for cylinders No. 2, 4 and 6, tighten bearing caps No. 2 and 6 alternately in a
diagonal sequence to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). Repeat procedure for bearing cap No. 4.
4. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Ensure timing marks are properly aligned. If
lifters are charged with oil, allow 30 minutes for lifters to bleed down before starting engine.
Otherwise valves may come in contact with pistons.

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Fig. 14: Installing Camshafts Into Cylinder Head

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VALVE LIFTERS

Removal & Installation

Remove camshaft. See CAMSHAFT . Remove valve lifters from cylinder head. Note position of each
lifter. If lifters are reused, they MUST be installed in original position. If replacement lifters are charged
with oil, allow 30 minutes for lifters to bleed down before starting engine. Otherwise, valves may come in
contact with pistons. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

WATER PUMP

NOTE: Coolant/water mixture should be used at all times.

Removal (GTI, Jetta & Passat - AAA Engine)

1. Obtain radio security code. Turn ignition off and wait for 20 seconds. Disconnect negative battery

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cable. Drain cooling system. Disconnect front exhaust pipe from catalytic converter.
2. Install 8-mm bolt in belt tensioner hole and remove drive belt. See Fig. 2 . Remove ignition cable
guide. Disconnect front and rear motor mounts. Attach Engine Sling (2024A) to engine. See Fig. 3 .
3. Lift engine enough to access water pump. Secure pulley using Spanner Wrench (VAG 1590). Remove
water pump bolts. Push engine toward left side and remove water pump.

Installation

When installing motor mounts, ensure recess on engine bracket fits into mounting tab of bonded rubber
bushing. Hand tighten motor mount bolts and light rock engine to ensure motor mounts are fully seated. To
complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (Golf & Jetta - AFP Engine)

1. Obtain radio security code. Turn ignition off and wait for 20 seconds. Disconnect negative battery
cable. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove accessory belt. Remove pulley retaining bolts and pulley from Coolant pump. Remove
coolant pump bolts and coolant pump from engine block.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .

OIL PAN

Removal & Installation

1. Remove center, left and right damping pans. Drain oil. Remove oil pan bolts. Remove oil pan using a
rubber hammer if necessary. Remove sealant residue from cylinder block and oil pan. Ensure surfaces
are free from grease and oil.
2. To install, apply 2-3 mm thick silicone bead around sealing surface of oil pan. Immediately install oil
pan and lightly tighten all bolts. Ensure oil pan is flush with cylinder block. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal
procedures. Allow sealer to dry 30 minutes before installing engine oil.

OVERHAUL

CYLINDER HEAD

Cylinder Head

Clean all gasket mating surfaces. Check cylinder head for warpage. Ensure warpage does not
exceed .0039" (.100 mm).

Valve Stem Oil Seals

With valve springs removed, remove oil seals using Valve Seal Remover (3047A). To install new oil seal,
slide plastic sleeve over valve stem. Lubricate new oil seal. Using Valve Seal Installer (3129), push oil seal
on valve guide.

Valve Guides

1. Check valve-to-guide clearance specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS. If valve guides have previously been replaced, replace cylinder head.

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2. To replace valve guide, press guide out from camshaft side. Lubricate guide and press in cold cylinder
head (from camshaft side) until shoulder makes contact. DO NOT exceed one ton pressure. Ream
guides to proper valve-to-guide clearance. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.

Valve Seats

1. Check valve seats before any other cylinder head service. Insert valve and hold firmly against valve
seat. Measure valve stem tip-to-cylinder head distance. See Fig. 15 . This measurement determines
installed valve height. Subtract measured distance from minimum specification. See MINIMUM
VALVE INSTALLED HEIGHT table.
2. The difference is maximum refacing allowable for valve and seat. If valve installed height is too low
or too high, lifters will not work correctly. Replace cylinder head assembly.

MINIMUM VALVE INSTALLED HEIGHT

Application In. (mm)
Intake Valve 1.33 (33.9)
Exhaust Valve 1.34 (34.1)

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Fig. 15: Measuring Installed Valve Height

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Valves

Measure valve length, stem diameter and valve margin. If not within specification, replace valves. Lap
valves by hand or replace as necessary. See VALVES table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

HYDRAULIC LIFTER TEST

To determine weak or noisy lifter, position camshaft lobe high point upward. Using a piece of wood, push
lifter down. See Fig. 16 . If lifter moves down more than .004" (.10 mm), replace lifter. If lifter moves less
than .004" (.10 mm), lifter is okay. Repeat procedure for remaining lifters.

CAUTION: If new lifters have been installed, engine must not be started for 30 minutes.
Otherwise, valves may come in contact with pistons.

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Fig. 16: Depressing Lifter

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CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Piston & Rod Assembly

1. Ensure piston, rod and rod caps are marked with matching cylinder number prior to removal. Ensure
arrow on top of piston points toward pulleys. Ensure marks on rod and cap are positioned correctly.
See Fig. 17 . Rod cap bolts and nuts must be replaced after removing or loosening.

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Fig. 17: Assembling Piston & Rod

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2. Mark piston in relation to pin. Remove circlips from ends of pin bore. Use Piston Pin
Replacer/Installer (VW 222A) to remove and install piston pin. If pin is too tight, heat piston to 140°F
(60°C). Ensure rod is properly positioned with piston.

Fitting Pistons

Measure clearances with cylinder block supported on work bench. Check clearance of piston-to-cylinder
bore. Piston diameter is stamped on top of piston in millimeters.

PISTON-TO-CYLINDER BORE DIMENSIONS

Size Piston Diameter In. (mm) Cylinder Bore In. (mm)
Standard 3.188 (80.98) 3.189 (81.01)
1st Over 3.208 (81.49) 3.209 (81.51)

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2nd Over 3.228 (81.98) 3.229 (82.01)

Piston Rings

1. Measure ring end gap. Measure ring side clearance between ring and piston. Replace if necessary. See
PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
2. Install rings on piston with TOP mark facing upward. Recessed edge on outside of center ring must
face piston pin (down). Position ring gaps on piston at 120-degree intervals.

Connecting Rod Bearings

Mark rod caps for reinstallation. Use Plastigage to measure bearing clearances. Measure connecting rod side
play. Replace or machine as necessary. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD
BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten evenly to specification in several steps. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Crankshaft & Main Bearings

Main bearing caps are marked with matching journal for installation in original position. See Fig. 18 .
Measure crankshaft end play. See THRUST BEARING .

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Fig. 18: Exploded View Of Crankshaft Assembly

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Thrust Bearing

Insert feeler gauge between No. 5 main bearing and crankshaft thrust face to measure end play. See Fig. 18 .
Replace thrust bearing as necessary. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

Cylinder Block

Check cylinder bore for wear, out-of-round and taper. Check cylinder block for warpage. See CYLINDER
BLOCK table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

ENGINE OILING

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Crankcase Capacity

See CRANKCASE CAPACITY table.

CRANKCASE CAPACITY
Engine Code With Filter Replacement Without Filter Replacement
AAA 5.8 Qts. (5.5L) 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
AFP 6.4 Qts. (6.1L) 5.9 Qts. (5.6L)

Oil Pressure

Check oil pressure with engine at warm operating temperature. Minimum oil pressure at 2000 RPM is 29 psi
(2.0 kg/cm 2 ). If oil pressure is incorrect, check oil pump and oil pressure relief valve.

OIL PUMP

Removal & Installation

Remove oil pan. Remove oil pump attaching bolts and remove oil pump assembly. To install, reverse
removal procedure.

Inspection

Check oil pump housing, gears and pressure relief valve for damage or excessive wear. See Fig. 19 . Repair
or replace as an assembly.

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Fig. 19: Oil Pump Assembly

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

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A/C Bracket-To-Engine Bolt 18 (25)

Axle Shaft-To-Transaxle Drive Flange Bolt 33 (45)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 15 (20)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 74 (100)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2 Additional 1/4 Turn (90 Degrees)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2 Additional 1/2 Turn (180 Degrees)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 44 (60)
Step 3 Additional 1/4 Turn (90 Degrees)
Step 4 Additional 1/4 Turn (90 Degrees)
Engine Bracket (Front) 44 (60)
Engine Bracket (To Body) 44 (60)
Engine-To-Transaxle
M12 Bolt 59 (80)
M10 Bolt 44 (60)
M7 Bolt (2)

M6 Bolt (2)

Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Bolt & Nut 18 (25)

Exhaust Pipe-To-Catalytic Converter Bolt 18 (25)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nut 30 (40)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolt
Step 1 44 (60)
Step 2 Additional 1/4 Turn (90 Degrees)
Guide Rail Bolt 15 (20)
Intake Manifold 18 (25)
Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolt 74 (100)
Oil Pan Bolt 11 (15)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 22 (30)
Oil Pressure Switch 18 (25)
Oil Pump Cover Long Bolt (2)

Oil Pump Cover Short Bolt 18 (25)

Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 18 (25)
Pressure Plate Bolt 15 (20)
Starter Mount Bolt 44 (60)
Timing Chain (Double Row) Tensioner Nut 22 (30)
Torque Converter-To-Carrier Plate Bolt 22 (30)
Vibration Damper Bolt

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Step 1 89 (120)
Step 2 Additional 1/4 Turn (90 Degrees)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 18 (25)
Water Pump Housing-To-Engine Bolt 15 (20)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Fuel Rail Bolt (Lower) 89 (10)
Intermediate Shaft Retainer Plate Bolt 89 (10)
Sensor Wheel Bolt
Step 1 89 (10)
Step 2 Additional 1/4 Turn (90 Degrees)
Timing Chain (Single Row) Tensioner Bolt 89 (10)
Valve Cover Retaining Nut 89 (10)
(1) Never reuse cylinder head bolt(s) when servicing.
(2) Tighten bolt to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Application Specification
Displacement 170 Cu. In. (2.8L)
Bore 3.19" (81.0 mm)
Stroke 3.56" (90.3 mm)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel System Motronic SFI

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

Application In. (mm)
Crankshaft
End Play
Standard .003-.009 (.07-.23)
Service Limit .012 (.30)
Runout .001 (.03)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter 2.361-2.362 (59.958-59.978)
Journal Out-Of-Round .001 (.03)
Journal Taper .001 (.03)
Oil Clearance
Standard .0008-.0020 (.02-.06)
Service Limit .0039 (.100)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter 2.124-2.125 (53.958-53.978)
Journal Out-Of-Round .001 (.03)

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Journal Taper .001 (.03)

Oil Clearance
Standard .0004-.0020 (.01-.06)
Service Limit .0039 (.100)

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

Application In. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance .0016 (.040)
Diameter 3.188 (80.99)
Pins
Diameter (1)

Piston Fit Interference Fit

Rod Fit Interference Fit
Rings
No. 1
End Gap
Standard .008-.016 (.20-.40)
Service Limit .0039 (.100)
Side Clearance
Standard .001-.003 (.02-.07)
Service Limit .006 (.15)
No. 2
End Gap
Standard .008-.016 (.20-.40)
Service Limit .0039 (.100)
Side Clearance
Standard .001-.003 (.02-.07)
Service Limit .006 (.15)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap
Standard .010-.020 (.25-.50)
Service Limit .0039 (.100)
Side Clearance .001-.002 (.02-.05)
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.

CYLINDER BLOCK
Application In. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter 3.189 (81.01)
Maximum Taper .0032 (.08)
Maximum Out-Of-Round .001 (.03)

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OIL PUMP
Application Specification
Pump Gear Clearance
Radial (Maximum) .008" (.20 mm)
Axial (Maximum) .0039" (.100 mm)

VALVES
Application Specification
Intake Valves
Face Angle 45°
Head Diameter 1.535" (39.00 mm)
Length 4.1713" (105.95 mm)
Minimum Margin (1) (2)

Stem Diameter .2744" (6.97 mm)

Exhaust Valves
Face Angle 45°
Head Diameter 1.346" (34.20 mm)
Length 4.2106" (106.95 mm)
Minimum Margin (1) (2)

Stem Diameter .2736" (6.95 mm)

(1) DO NOT machine valves; hand lap only.
(2) Information is not available from manufacturer.

CYLINDER HEAD
Application Specification
Cylinder Head Height (Minimum) 5.492" (139.5 mm)
Maximum Warpage .0039" (.100 mm)
Valve Seats
Intake Valve
Seat Angle 45°
Seat Width .055-.079" (1.4-2.0 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Seat Angle 45°
Seat Width .079-.098" (2.0-2.5 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide Installed Height (1)

Oil Clearance (2) .040" (1.0 mm)

Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide Installed Height (1)

Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance (2) .051" (1.30 mm)

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 2000 Volkswagen Golf GL
2.8L VR6 6-CYLINDER

(1) Valve guide shoulder flush with cylinder head.

(2) New valve installed in cylinder head. Dial indicator used to measure valve rock in
guide.

CAMSHAFT
Application In. (mm)
End Play .006 (.15)
Oil Clearance .0039 (.100) Maximum
Runout .0004 (.01) Maximum

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