VW IDI-Diesel: Technical Information

Contents:

• Technical Information
• Links to more VW/Diesel Information
• Miscellaneous

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Technical Information

Here are various pieces of technical information that I've collected regarding the VW diesels:

• VW Diesel Engine Specs
• A1, A2, A-whatever, what that heck is that?
• Decode your VW's Vehicle Identification Number
• Decode your Caddy Color
• VW 020 4- and 5-speed transmission information
• Factory Specifications for the VW Pickup (a.k.a. Caddy)
• A discussion of the VW 1.6L Turbo Diesel engine
  • Information on the BAE Turbo Charger Kit
  • Installation notes for the Spearco Turbo Charger Kit
• A guide to the VW Glow Plug system
• Some history on the VW Rabbit Pickup (aka Caddy).
• VW's original vehicle brochures:
  • Cover page: [pg.1]
  • Introduction: [pg.2]
  • Design: [pg.3]
  • Overview: [pg.4]
  • Load capacity: [pg.5]
  • Engine features: [pg.6]
  • Interior features: [pg.7]
  • Sport Truck model: [pg.8]
  • Vehicle Options: [pg.9]
  • Vehicle Specifications: [pg.10]
  • Vehicle Specifications (cont'd): [pg.11]
  • End page: [pg.12]
• Martin Jägersand has an excellent collection of VW/Diesel information here; including:
  • Robert Bosch type VE Diesel injection pump
  • Injection pump timing technique
• Some additional information on the Bosch VE injection pump governor
• Here is some technical information on diesel engines and fuel:
  • Everything you ever wanted to know about diesel fuel
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • How diesel engines work
• Some other miscellaneous information...

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VW 4 Cylinder Diesel Engine Specifications:

Engine	Code(s)	Displ. cc	Bore mm	Stroke mm	C/R	HP@ RPM	Torque@ RPM
1.5 NA	CK	1471	76.5	80.0	23.5:1	48 @ 5000	58 @ 2500
1.6 NA	CR, JK ME	1588	76.5	86.4	23.0:1	52 @ 4800	71 @ 2500
1.6 ECO	1V	1588	76.5	86.4	23.0:1	59 @ ?	81 @ ?
1.6 TD	CY, MF	1588	76.5	86.4	23.0:1	68 @ 4500	98 @ 2500
1.9 NA	1Y	1896	79.5	95.5	22.5:1	62-70* @ 4200	100* @ 2400
1.9 TD	AAZ	1896	79.5	95.5	22.5:1	75 @ 4200	107 @ 2400
1.9 TDI	1Z	1896	79.5	95.5	19.5:1	90 @ 4000	149 @ 1900

(*) Varies with information source

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Links

Note, click on any of the underlined web links below to visit that site:

• Some interesting VW/Pickup/Diesel home page links I've found (some may not work anymore, if you have any updates, pass them on):
  • John Van Vuren's VW Pickup page
  • The Volkswagen Caddy Page
  • Jake's Project GTD
  • The Phat Rabbit Page
  • J. Welty's VW Page
  • Lee's Watercooled VW Page
  • Jan's VW/Car/Racing page is chock full of good information
  • The Vanthology page has some good Vanagon/Westy information
• Useful links to sources of VW & Diesel information:
  • VW Diesel Parts Diesel Forums
  • The VW Forums at VW Vortex are very good
  • There is also the new VW Caddy Forum
  • You can join the VW-Diesel mail list:
    • When you get your confirmation message, be sure to mail it back to www.audifans.com instead of vwfans.com.
  • Yahoo used to host an Audi-VW-Diesels mailing list, if anyone has a new location for that, pass it on.
    • https://www.whoishostingthis.com/resources/yahoo-groups
  • You can also join the VW Pickup MAILING LIST
    • And browse the mailing list archives
  • The rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled USENET news group
    • The rec.autos.* FAQ may also be of use.
      
  • Ever wonder how a diesel engine works?
  • Here's the European VW Caddy page
  • Interested in brewing your own (diesel that is)?
  • The Volkswagen H2O Cooler Page has lots of interesting information.
  • DieselNet has some interesting information on diesel emissions.
  • Truck Stops/Diesel Stations
  • Webfoot's Useful Automotive Information
  • VW Diesel Parts & Free Tech. Help
  • Volkswagens with Water-cooled Engines
  • VW Wheel Alignment
  • Jonny's BAD HABIT RABBIT page
  • Roy Schmaus maintains some useful information on automotive batteries.
  • A really nifty gear ratio and tire size calculator
  • The engine oil FAQs Part1 and Part2 are helpful in understanding engine lubrication.
    • The Engine Oil Bible is another valuable resource on this subject.
  • Some information on automobile tires
  • And last but not least; Volkswagen
• Finally some links to sources of VW parts and accessories:
  • Missing LinkZ shift linkage improver kits
  • Virtual World Parts and Accessories
  • Adirondack Auto Brokers VW Parts
  • Autotech Sport Tuning
  • JC Whitney
  • BUG WORLD - All Volkswagen Dismantlers
  • New Dimensions
  • Diesel Injection Service
• Links to shops that provide excellent service on VW diesel and gas powered, watercooled vehicles...

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Miscellaneous:

Here is some miscellaneous information I've gathered about my '81 VW diesel:

• Instrument Panel Layout
• Relay Panel Layout
• Tailgate Letters

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Instrument Panel:

Here's the factory instrument cluster. On the left is the speedometer/odometer w/ trip meter (both working once again). On the right is the electric clock that keeps perfect time, I might add, along with the water temperature gauge at the top (mine runs 2 marks past the first heavy mark normally, the radiator fan kicks on about 2-3 marks before the red zone. In the center, from the upper left across and down are:

Emergency brake	.	.	.	Seat belt reminder
Charge/Alternator	Turn Signal	High Beam	Oil Pressure	Empty
Empty	Empty	Empty	Glow Plugs	Empty

Of course, I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I replaced that sorry looking instrument cluster with one of of an '84 GTi:

I love the 120 MPH speedo (even though I can barely top 80) and the tach is very nice (and it works, too!). The glow plug LED works, the upshift light works, the "Check Emissions" light and mechanism thankfully don't work!

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Relay Panel Layout:

Apparently the diagram below was not included in the Bentley diesel shop manuals. I found that this panel layout matched that in my '82 pickup, so placed a copy here for my future reference:

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Caddy Tailgate Letters:

The Caddy tailgate has raised letters spelling out VOLKSWAGEN that are topped with applied lettering, usually black or white. If the tailgate is painted or repaired, its usually necessary to remove the old lettering. The letters are no longer available from Volkswagen. So below are two options:

These scans are linked to full size images to print on 8.5x11 sheets to make up the tailgate letters:

Or this site used to have pre-made letters, before VWOA took them down:

• http://www.prod.net/decals/

There was a new source for the letters in the UK, also seems to have vanished: http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/

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