CLSA VW MPI

VW CLSA — 1.6L Engine

1.6L · 103 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer

Displacement

1.6 L

Power

103 hp

Fuel type

MPI

Torque figures by job

From the step-by-step procedures for this engine — each figure sits in the step that uses it.

Removing and installing timing chain and chain drive for oil pump

20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Then tighten new bolt (1) to
15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Fit chain tensioner on oil pump drive chain and tight bolt (3) to
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Fit chain tensioner (1) and tighten bolts (2) to
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (2) and (4) to

Removing and installing timing chain and chain drive for oil pump

20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten securing bolt (1) to
18 Nm (13 lb-ft) — Fit chain tensioner on oil pump drive chain and tighten securing bolt (3) to
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Install chain tensioner (1) and tighten securing bolts (2) to
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (2) to

Removing and installing timing chain and chain drive for oil pump

20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten securing bolt (1) to
18 Nm (13 lb-ft) — Fit chain tensioner on oil pump drive chain and tighten securing bolt (3) to
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Install chain tensioner (1) and tighten securing bolts (2) to
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (2) to

Removing and installing timing chain and chain drive for oil pump

20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten securing bolt (1) to
18 Nm (13 lb-ft) — Fit chain tensioner on oil pump drive chain and tighten securing bolt (3) to
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Install chain tensioner (1) and tighten securing bolts (2) to
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (2) to

Adjusting valve timing

50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Replace bolts (2) and (4) and tighten to
30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Tighten threaded locking pin T10340 to
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Hold camshaft sprockets (1) and (5) in this position with counterhold T10172 then tighten…

Removing and installing cylinder head

30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Tighten all bolts to

Adjusting valve timing

50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Renew bolts (2)
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Hold camshaft sprockets (1) and (4) in this position with counterhold T10172 then tighten…

Adjusting valve timing

50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Renew bolts (2)
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Hold camshaft sprockets (1) and (4) in this position with counterhold T10172 then tighten…

Adjusting valve timing

50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Renew bolts (2)
50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Hold camshaft sprockets (1) and (4) in this position with counterhold T10172 then tighten…

Removing and installing cylinder head

30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Tighten all bolts to

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.

CLCA · 183 procedures CLHA · 138 procedures CLCB · 114 procedures CLAB · 110 procedures CLJA · 96 procedures CLHB · 83 procedures CLHC · 83 procedures CLLA · 76 procedures

Workshop procedures for this engine

Step-by-step procedures from the workshop database, carrying 38 torque figures.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 14 Oct 2026.