VOLKSWAGEN / SEAT AGG — 2L Engine
2L · 116 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | AGG |
| Capacity | 1984 cc |
| Idle speed | 750 - 850 rpm |
| Normal | 10 - 13 bar |
| Minimum | 7.5 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | 3 bar |
| Oil pressure | 2.0 / 2000 bar/rpm |
Engine (petrol)
| Fuel system (make and type) | Simos |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Firing order | 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| Ignition coil resistance, primary | 0.5 - 1.5 ohms |
| Ignition coil resistance, secondary | 2500 - 4000 ohms |
| Injector resistance | 15 - 20 ohms |
| Spark plugs (make and type) | NGK BUR6ET Bosch W7LTCR |
| Spark plug gap | 0.8 mm |
| Injection pressure/system pressure | 0.7 - 0.9 bar |
| CO exhaust gas | < 0.5 % |
| CO at fast-idle speed | < 0.3 % |
| Fast-idle speed | 2500 - 2800 rpm |
| Lambda | 0.97 - 1.03 |
| Lambda change (Delta Lambda) | 0.03 |
| Oil temperature during test | 80 °C |
| Closed-loop test at: | 650 - 950 rpm |
| Conditioning catalytic converter | 2 min |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.3 - 1.5 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 85 - 105 °C |
| Stage 1/Fan 1 | 92 - 97 °C |
| Stage 2/Fan 2 | 99 - 105 °C |
Electrical
| Battery | 44 / 60 Ah |
| Alternator | 70 / 90 A |
Brakes
| Disc thickness, front | ø256 mm: 20.0 ø280 mm: 22.0 mm |
| Disc thickness (ventilated), front, min. | ø256 mm: 18.0 ø280 mm: 20.0 mm |
| Disc thickness, rear | 10.0 mm |
| Disc thickness, rear, min. | 8.0 mm |
| Drum diameter, rear | 200.0 mm |
| Drum diameter, rear, max. | 201.0 mm |
Steering and wheel alignment
| Toe-in, front | 0° ± 10 mm |
| Camber, front | -0°36' ± 20' / -0°40' ± 20' / -0°20' ± 20' ° |
| Max. difference left side - right side | 20' ° |
| Castor, front | 1°50' ± 30' / 3°25' ± 30' / 1°40' ± 30' ° |
| Max. difference left side - right side | 30' ° |
| Toe-in, rear | 0°20' ± 10' mm |
| Toe-in, rear | 0°17' ± 20' ° |
| Camber, rear | -1°30' ± 10' ° |
| Camber, rear | -1° ± 30' ° |
| Camber, rear | -1°35' ± 10' ° |
| Toe-in, rear | 0°20' +10'/-30' ° |
Wheels and tyres
| Tyre size | 175/70 R13 |
| Optional | 185/60 R14 |
| Optional | 195/50 R15 |
| Optional | 205/50 R15 |
| Front tyre pressure | 1.8 bar |
| Rear tyre pressure | 1.8 bar |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 3.8 l |
| Manual transmission | 020/02K |
| Gearbox refill | 1.9 l |
| Manual transmission | 02C |
| Gearbox refill | 2.4 l |
| Differential, 4WD rear | 0.7 l |
| Automatic transmission | 01M |
| Gearbox refill | 3.0 l |
| Differential | 0.75 l |
| Cooling system | 5.5 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 800 - 850 g |
| Air-conditioner compressor oil | 296 / 115 ml |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 40 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 60 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 | 90 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 4 | 90 ° |
| Front hub | 265 Nm |
| Wheel bolts | 110 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 30 Nm |
| Main bearing cap | 65 Nm +90° Nm |
| Big-end bearing cap | 30 Nm + 90° Nm |
| Oil plug | 30 Nm |
| Oxygen sensor | 50 Nm |
| Knock sensor | 20 Nm |
| Flywheel | 60 Nm + 90° Nm |
| Rear hub | 90 Nm + 45° Nm |
Emissions
| Emission code | 70/220*1996/69 |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 (02/1998 ->) |
| CO2 average | 190 - 197 g/km |
| CO | 0.060 - 1.140 g/km |
| HC NOx | 0.036 - 0.224 g/km |
| Emission code | 70/220*1999/102 |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 (03/2000 ->) |
| CO2 average | 194 g/km |
| CO | 0.569 g/km |
| HC | 0.064 g/km |
| NOx | 0.032 g/km |
| Emission code | 70/220*1999/102B |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 (08/2000 ->) |
| CO2 average | 190 - 194 g/km |
| CO2 average | 221 g/km |
| CO | 0.937 g/km |
| HC NOx | 0.288 g/km |
| CO | 0.668 g/km |
| HC | 0.082 g/km |
| NOx | 0.070 g/km |
| Emission code | 70/220*1999/102A |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 (08/2000 ->) |
Engine codes in the same family
The same code prefix usually means the same block with a different output, fuel or model year. Procedures are often shared — check the code on the engine plate.
Workshop procedures for this engine
Step-by-step procedures from the workshop database, carrying 52 torque figures.
- Checking compression · 21 torque figures
- Installing drive plate · 10 torque figures
- Renewing crankshaft oil seal - pulley end · 4 torque figures
- Renewing valve stem seals · 2 torque figures
- Belt drive without tensioning roller · 3 torque figures
- Renewing camshaft oil seal · 2 torque figures
- Checking delivery rate
- Checking function and voltage supply
- Checking throttle valve control part
- Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch
- Servicing injection part
- Renewing engine carrier rubber mounting
- Fitting locations overview
- A - Toothed belt completely removed
- Checking Lambda probe and Lambda control
- Checking air conditioner and air conditioner compressor signals
- Servicing ignition part
- Checking intake air system for leaks (unmetered air)
- Checking engine operating mode
- Testing speed signal
- Removing and installing crankshaft
- Removing and installing parts of cooling system
- Dismantling and assembling air cleaner
- Checking Lambda probe heating
- Notes on removing · 10 torque figures
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