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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 1139

 

 

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Replace hydraulic lifter assembly  

If play is less than 0.1 mm or no play 

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Proceed with check as follows  

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Press down on lifter with a wooden or plastic wedge. 

Fig. 101: Identifying Press Down On Lifter With A Wooden Or Plastic Wedge 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

If 1 mm or more of travel is felt before the lifter touches the valve: 

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Replace hydraulic lifter assembly 

NOTE:

Do NOT start the engine for approx. 30 minutes after new lifters have been 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle

  

ENGINE - LUBRICATION 

LUBRICATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Oil pressure, checking. See OIL PRESSURE AND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, CHECKING . 

Oil capacity up to MY 2000 

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With oil filter 4.5 liters (4.75 quarts)  

Oil capacity from MY 2001 

See maintenance guide with owner's manual. 

Engine oil specifications: 

The following terms must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with other designations: 

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VW 505 00  

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ACEA B3 or ACEA B4  

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API Service CF4 or API Service CG4  

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Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends 
on existing climatic or seasonal conditions.  

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The engine oil which was first put into your engine has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. You can use this 
oil over all temperature ranges for normal driving. If engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-40 is not 
available, you can also use SAE 5W-30.  

Part I 

Oil filter bracket, disassembling. See PART II 

installed. Hydraulic compensation elements must settle or the valves will 
strike the pistons.

NOTE:

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If large quantities of metal particles or other deposits (caused, for 
example, by partial seizure of the crankshaft or conrod bearings) are found 
in the engine oil when performing repairs, clean the oil passages 
thoroughly and replace the oil cooler (mandatory) to prevent future 
damage.  

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The oil level must NOT be above the MAX. mark-there is the possible 
danger of damaging the catalyst!  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 102 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle

  

1. Oil pump 

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12 bar pressure relief  

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Make sure both centering dowels are installed  

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Replace if any running surfaces or gears are scored  

2. Chain sprocket  

3. N.m (18 ft lb)  

4. Chain  

5. Sealing flange 

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Removing and installing: See SEALING FLANGE (FRONT), REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING
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Insert with silicone sealant D 176 404 A2. See SEALING FLANGE (FRONT), REMOVING 
AND INSTALLING
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Crankshaft oil seal, replacing (pulley side). See SEALING RING (CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
SIDE), REPLACING
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6. 15 N.m (11 ft lb)  

7. Chain tensioner (with tensioning rail) 

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15 N.m (11 ft lb)  

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To install, first pretension spring  

8. Dipstick 

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Oil level must NOT be above the MAX. mark!  

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Marks: See Dipstick, markings  

9. Guide 

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Remove to draw out oil  

10. Guide tube  

11. Centering dowels  

12. O-ring 

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Always replace  

13. Suction pipe 

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Clean strainer if soiled  

14. Baffle plate  

15. Oil pan 

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Clean sealing surfaces before installing  

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Install with silicone sealant D 176 404 A2. See OIL PAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

16. Seal 

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Integral with oil drain plug  

17. Oil drain plug 

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30 N.m (22 ft lb)  

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Replace if leaking. See Parts Catalog for correct application. In some cases, seal and drain plug are 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle

  

combined; do not interchange with separate seal and drain plug. 

Fig. 102: Exploded View Of Lubrication System Components 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 4-Cyl. - ALH, New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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