VW JK engine
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The concern assembled the 1.6-liter diesel engine Volkswagen JK 1.6 D from 1980 to 1989 and installed it on models that were popular at the time: the second Passat and the similar Audi 80 B2. This atmospheric diesel had a phlegmatic character, but it had a good resource.
The EA086 series also includes internal combustion engines: JP, JX, SB, 1X, 1Y, AAZ and ABL.
Specifications of the VW JK 1.6 D engine
| Exact volume | 1588 cm³ |
| Supply system | fore cameras |
| Internal combustion engine power | 54 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Bore | 76.5 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 23 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.0 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| Approximate resource | 400 000 km |
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 1.6 JK
On the example of a 1985 Volkswagen Passat with a manual transmission:
| City | 7.9 liters |
| Track | 4.8 liters |
| Mixed | 6.7 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the JK 1.6 l engine
| 80 B2 (81) | 1980 – 1986 |
| 80 B3(8A) | 1986 – 1989 |
| Passat B2 (32) | 1982 – 1988 |
Shortcomings, breakdowns and problems of JK
This diesel engine has a sedate character, is noisy and does not like frost.
Due to overheating, the cylinder head quickly cracks, but small cracks do not affect the ride
The high pressure fuel pump often leaks over the gaskets, keep an eye on it
The timing belt resource according to the regulations is 60 km, and when the valve breaks, it bends
At high mileage, such power units are prone to oil burns and lubrication leaks.
