VOLKSWAGEN BVH — 2L Engine
2L · 140 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | BVH |
| Capacity | 1968 cc |
| Idle speed | 800 - 940 rpm |
| Normal | 25.0 - 31.0 bar |
| Minimum | 19.0 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | < 5.0 bar |
| Oil pressure | > 2.0 / 2000 < 7.0 / > 2000 bar/rpm |
Engine (diesel)
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Injector firing order | 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| Pressure | > 7.5 / 4000 bar/rpm |
| Exhaust gas analysis | < 2.0 m-1 |
| Min. no-load governed speed | 4800 rpm |
| Max. no-load governed speed | 5200 rpm |
| Exhaust gas analysis test method/probe (Germany only) | B / 1 |
| Oil temperature during test | 80 °C |
| Test time | 0.5 s |
| Glow plug resistance | < 1.0 ohms |
| Maximum cylinder head distortion | 0.1 mm |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.6 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 87 °C |
| Thermostat fully open at | 102 °C |
Electrical
| Battery | 70 Ah |
| Alternator | 140 A |
Brakes
| Disc thickness, front | 26.0 mm |
| Disc thickness, front, min. | 22.0 mm |
| Disc thickness, rear | 10.0 mm |
| Disc thickness, rear, min. | 8.0 mm |
| Brake pad thickness, front | 14.5 mm |
| Brake pad thickness, front, min. | 2.0 mm |
| Brake pad thickness, rear | 12.0 mm |
| Brake pad thickness, rear, min. | 2.0 mm |
Steering and wheel alignment
| Standard suspension | 1BA, 1BJ, 1BH, 1BR |
| Reference height, front | 429 ± 10 mm |
| Reference height, rear | 438 ± 10 mm |
| Toe-in, front | 0°10' ± 20' ° |
| Camber, front | -0°20' ± 45' ° |
| Max. difference | 1° ° |
| Castor, front | 3°20' ± 40' ° |
| Toe-in, rear | 0°00' ± 25' ° |
| Camber, rear | -0°20' ± 30' ° |
| Sport suspension | 1BE |
| Reference height, front | 404 ± 10 mm |
| Reference height, rear | 413 ± 10 mm |
| Toe-in, front | 0° 10' ± 20' ° |
| Camber, front | -0°40' ± 45' ° |
| Castor, front | 3°35' ± 40' ° |
| Toe-in, rear | 0°16' ± 25' ° |
| Camber, rear | -0°40' ± 30' ° |
| Heavy-duty suspension | 1BB |
| Reference height, front | 444 ± 10 mm |
| Camber, front | -0°05' ± 45' ° |
| Castor, front | 3°10' ± 40' ° |
Wheels and tyres
| Tyre size | 195/65 R15 |
| Front tyre pressure | 2.6 - 2.7 bar |
| Rear tyre pressure | 2.4 - 3.1 bar |
| Tyre size | 205/60 R15 |
| Front tyre pressure | 2.7 - 2.9 bar |
| Rear tyre pressure | 2.5 - 3.3 bar |
| Tyre size | 215/60 R15 |
| Front tyre pressure | 2.3 - 2.5 bar |
| Rear tyre pressure | 2.2 - 2.9 bar |
| Tyre size | 195/60 R16 |
| Front tyre pressure | 2.9 - 3.1 bar |
| Rear tyre pressure | 2.7 - 3.6 bar |
| Tyre size | 215/55 R16 |
| Front tyre pressure | 2.8 - 3.0 bar |
| Rear tyre pressure | 2.6 - 3.4 bar |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 4.0 l |
| Manual transmission | 02N |
| Gearbox refill | 2.5 l |
| Automatic transmission | 09B |
| Cooling system | 6.8 / 8.6 / 9.2 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 700 + 50 g |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 1050 + 50 g |
| Air-conditioner compressor oil | 135 ml |
| Air-conditioner compressor oil | 240 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 ° |
| Injector nozzle | 20 Nm |
| Glow plugs | 15 Nm |
| Oil plug | 30 Nm |
| Unit injector — Stage 1 | 12 Nm |
| Unit injector — Stage 2 | 270 ° |
| Main bearing cap — Stage 1 | 65 Nm |
| Main bearing cap — Stage 2 | 90 ° |
| Big-end bearing cap — Stage 1 | 30 Nm |
| Big-end bearing cap — Stage 2 | 90 ° |
| Flywheel — Stage 1 | 60 Nm |
| Flywheel — Stage 2 | 90 ° |
| Wheel bolts | 170 Nm |
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 69 torque figures.
- Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belt · 29 torque figures
- Removing and installing unit injector · 9 torque figures
- Removing and installing sealing flange - pulley end · 5 torque figures
- Installing a new balancer shaft module · 5 torque figures
- Installing a previously used balancer shaft module again · 5 torque figures
- Removing, installing and checking ceramic glow pin plugs · 5 torque figures
- VW 1.9 TDI / 2.0 8V Injector R&I
- Removing and installing tandem pump · 4 torque figures
- Checking fuel pump
- Removing and installing oil supply line to turbocharger · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing camshaft oil seal · 2 torque figures
- Removing and installing radiator and fan
- Removing and installing engine speed sender G28 · 1 torque figures
- Adjusting non-contact gap of unit injectors · 1 torque figures
- Checking oil cooler for leaks
- Removing and installing O-rings for unit injector
- Renewing spur gear for crankshaft
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