2.8L (Engine Code: BDF)

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION 2.8L (Engine Code: BDF)
A4 PLATFORM - SPECIFICATIONS INDEX - 2.8L (ENGINE CODE: BDF)

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM - SERVICING
A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM - CAPACITIES
Torque A/C COMPRESSOR AND BRACKET
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front DRIVE SHAFTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Rear REAR DRIVE SHAFT, SERVICING
Battery BATTERY, CHECKING
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM, BLEEDING
Disc Brakes TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES
Torque BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
BRAKES - HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
Charging
Generator NA
Torque GENERATOR (GEN), TIGHTENING TORQUES
Drive Belts
Adjustment RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Belt Routing RIBBED BELT, ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure 1.4-1.6 Bar
Thermostat R & I COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
Water Pump R & I COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Engine Mechanical
Compression COMPRESSION PRESSURE, CHECKING
Oil Pressure 2000 RPM: 3.0-5.5 Bar
Above 2000 RPM: Maximum 7.0 Bar
Overhaul ENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
Torque See Appropriate Procedure
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque 60 Nm + 90Β°
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 2.5 Bar
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PUMP, CHECKING
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil-On-Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil-On-Plug
Spark Plug TEST DATA, SPARK PLUGS
Starting
Starter GENERAL INFORMATION
Torque STARTER, TIGHTENING TORQUES
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SPECIFICATIONS
Torque WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 120 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.