VW MH engine
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The 1.3-liter Volkswagen 1.3 MH carburetor engine was produced from 1985 to 1992 and was installed on such popular models in our car market as Golf, Jetta and Polo. This power unit was equipped with a Pierburg 2E3 carburetor known for its time.
The EA111-1.3 line also includes an internal combustion engine: NZ.
Specifications of the VW MH 1.3 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1272 cm³ |
| Supply system | carburetor |
| Internal combustion engine power | 54 hp |
| Torque | 95 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Bore | 75 mm |
| Piston stroke | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.5 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| Approximate resource | 275 000 km |
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 1.3 MN
On the example of a 2 Volkswagen Golf 1986 with a manual transmission:
| City | 9.2 liters |
| Track | 6.1 liters |
| Mixed | 7.1 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the MH 1.3 l engine
| Golf 2 (1G) | 1985 – 1992 |
| Jetta 2 (1G) | 1985 – 1992 |
| Pole 2 (80) | 1985 – 1989 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems VW MH
This is a simple and reliable unit, and most of its problems are related to age.
Most often, owners complain about malfunctions in the Pierburg 2E3 carburetor
In second place in popularity are regular failures in the ignition system.
Monitor the condition of the timing belt, its resource is small, and if it breaks, the valve bends
In severe frost, the crankcase ventilation often freezes up and oil presses through the dipstick
