Asearch around the excellent forums at TDI Club showed me that this was a known issue that occurs to the 1.9 liter ALH TDI engines. It’s caused by a leaky head gasket. The situation wasn’t too severe, yet, so I thought I’d try to increase the clamping force on the head. The stock head bolts are of the stretch type that cannot be reused.
. #1. All, Did a search and didn't turn up anything. I am finding conflicting information here about the capacity for the ALH engine. The oil change how-to states to add 1 gallon (4 quarts) at the oil change. Then I found some VW docs onlineTheVNT17 turbo is the most popular turbo upgrade for your 1.9 TDI ALH or BEW Volkswagen diesel engine. Free shipping in Canada is available on all our products. The VNT17, also known as the GT1749vb is a popular. #24. jettawreck said: It does/can matter. GL-5 gear lubes shouldn't be used. GL-4 is spec'ed. There is a compatibility issue with syncro materials in the tranny. The Amsoil MTG 75w-90 (Manual Transmission/Transaxle Gear oil) says GLS-4 on the label, the 80w-90 Gearbox Oil is a GL-5 and not recommended.
Capacity With filter 4.8 quarts. Add 0.5L (0.5 qt) less than capacity shown, start engine,let run until operating temperature is approx. 60 C (140 F), switch engine off,wait 3 minutes, check dipstick, fill to full mark as indicated on dipstick. 1999 Volkswagen JETTA 1.9L 4 -cyl Engine Code ALH 1 Diesel Turbo All Fields Required. Name
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