Volkswagen 2.8L VR6 6-Cylinder Golf, GTI,... Specification Guide
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.
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.
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.
Fig. 3: Attaching Engine Sling
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.
INTAKE & EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal and installation procedure is not available from
manufacturer. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
manufacturer. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
CYLINDER HEAD
Removal (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.
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.