VOLKSWAGEN CEBA — 2.5L Engine
2.5L · 88 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Torque figures by job
From the step-by-step procedures for this engine — each figure sits in the step that uses it.
- 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) — Tighten to
- 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) — Tighten to
- 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) — Install retainer, and tighten securing bolt to
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | CEBA |
| Capacity | 2459 cc |
| Idle speed | 700 - 850 rpm |
| Normal | 25.0 - 31.0 bar |
| Minimum | 21.0 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | < 5.0 bar |
| Oil pressure | > 2.0 / 2000 < 7.0 / > 2000 bar/rpm |
Engine (diesel)
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Injector firing order | 1-2-4-5-3 |
| Oil temperature during test | 80 °C |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.4 - 1.6 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 87 °C |
| Thermostat fully open at | 102 °C |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 9.0 l |
| Manual transmission | 0CB |
| Gearbox refill | 2.1 l |
| Gearbox refill | 2.45 l |
| Differential, rear | 1.6 (Ø215) 2.8 (Ø245) l |
| Cooling system | 9.0 l |
| Diesel exhaust fluid | 25 l |
| Diesel exhaust fluid | 28 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 740 g |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 1125 g |
| Air-conditioner compressor oil | 190 ± 10 ml |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 35 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 60 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 | 90 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 4 | 90 ° |
| Glow plugs | 15 Nm |
| Oil plug | 30 Nm |
| Wheel bolts | 240 Nm |
| Wheel bolts | 180 Nm |
| Wheel nuts | 180 Nm |
| Front hub | 200 Nm |
| Rear hub | 200 Nm |
| Manual transmission drain plug | 23 Nm |
| Manual transmission filler plug | 34 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 6 torque figures.
- Removing and installing oil sump · 2 torque figures
- E - Checking sender wheel installation position on crankshaft · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing injectors (piezo injectors) · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing diesel particulate filter (engine codes BJJ, BJK, BJL, BJM)
- Removing and installing valve stem seals
- Removing and installing fuel metering valve N290
- Bleeding fuel system
- Removing and installing diesel particulate filter (engine codes CEBA, CEBB, CECA, CECB)
- Removing and installing catalytic converter (engine codes BJJ, BJK, BJL, BJM)
- Checking fuel filter
- Removing and installing fuel overflow valve
- Removing and installing reducing agent delivery line
- Removing and installing heater element (heater cup)
- Renewing crankshaft oil seal - belt pulley end
- Checking engine oil cooler for leaks
- Removing and installing injector for reducing agent N474
- Removing and installing turbocharger (engine codes BJJ, BJK, BJL, BJM)
- Removing and installing reducing agent tank (platform van and chassis)
- Check pressure retention valve in fuel return line
- Removing and installing filler line for reducing agent (panel van and window van)
- Removing and installing reducing agent tank (panel van and window van)
- Filling fuel system
- Removing and installing turbocharger (engine codes CEBA, CEBB, CECA, CECB)
- Emptying reducing agent tank (platform van and chassis)
- Removing and installing glow plug 1Q10 to glow plug 5Q14
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