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Bentley Publishers is proud to announce the publication of the Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI Service Manual: 1999-2005. This repair manual covers the late 1999 through 2005 model year Jetta, Golf, and GTI built on the Volkswagen "A4" platform. New coverage of the 1.9- Liter TDI Engine with Pump Injection (Pumpe Düse) has been added to this edition along with 114 pages of new wiring diagrams and extensive revisions throughout the manual. Bentley repair manuals provide the highest level of clarity and comprehensiveness for all service and repair procedures. If you're looking for better understanding of your Volkswagen, look no further than Bentley. Engines covered: * 1.8L turbo gasoline(engine codes: AWD, AWW, AWP)* 1.9L TDI diesel(engine code: ALH)* 1.9L Turbo diesel Pumpe Düse (PD)(engine code: BEW)* 2.0L gasoline(engine codes: AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV)* 2.8L gasoline(engine code: AFP, BDF) Transmissions covered (remove, install, external service): * 02J 5-speed manual* 02M 6-speed manual* 01M 4-speed automatic* 09A 5-speed automatic Technical highlights: * Covers Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI models built on the "A4" platform with "9M" or "1J" at position number 7 and 8 of 17-digit Vehicle ID number (VIN), including Jetta wagon, GTI 337 and 20th anniversary editions.* Maintenance procedures: from oil changes to belt replacement.* Engine and cylinder head service and reconditioning, including timing belt (4-cylinder) and timing chain (6-cylinder) repair.* Explanation of Motronic M5.9, ME 7.1/7.5 and Diesel Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) engine management systems and ODB II.* Emission control tests, repairs and adjustments, including Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Secondary Air Injection system.* Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, including hydraulic clutch, gearshift linkage, and axles.* Suspension component replacement, including front struts, rear shocks, rear coil springs, and wheel bearing/hub units.* Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C component replacement and the Climatronic system.* Body adjustment and repairs, including front and rear doors, fenders, front radiator support and sunroof.* Wiring schematics, including fuse/relay locations and a general explanation of electrical circuitry. Includes R32 wiring.* Volkswagen OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II P-codes, as well as basic scan tool operation.* Comprehensive Volkswagen factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments, and tightening torques.


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Jetta Passat Engine

Volkswagen, Europe's largest car maker, showed its new TSI petrol engine (90 kW / 122 PS) along with the world's first seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for the compact and mid-class. These products were presented at the International Vienna Engine Symposium in April 26-27 and will be launched in the half of 2007. These products are Volkswagen's way of continuing its drive train offensive.

TSI means maximum power accompanied with minimal consumption. This is done by mixing direct injection and turbo charging with minimal engine capacity.

The Golf and Touran can use these TSI engines, which has a power output of 103 and 125 kilowatts. The third option in the engine line-up is the new 90 kilowatts TSI.

The torque of the current 1.4 liter turbo engine is estimated 30 percent higher than the torque of the 1.6 FSI engine. The current turbo engine has 200 Newton-meters of torque at 1,500 rpm.

The TSI engine can have low-end torque gains of up to 66 percent. Consumption has been diminished by approximately 6 percent, in spite of refined performance, better VW timing parts, and improved torque characteristics.

The new VW TSI engine is patterned on its compressor counterparts that have 103 and 125 kilowatts. As differentiate to twin-charged engines, the 90 kilowatts TSI maximizes just the turbo-charger for boost, where an added compressor is not a requirement.

Meanwhile, VW has also introduced the first ever seven-speed DSG gearbox. This is another first from the German automaker. This gearbox will be used for volume models.

As compared to the six-speed DSG gearbox, the seven-speed DSG's clutches further improves efficacy. The VW six-speed DSG gearbox gave automatic engines small amount of consumption. With the efficacy and sporty attributes, the DSG made the DSG gear boxes well known in the compact and mid class type of vehicles. A very concrete example is the DSG being ordered in almost 25 of Tourans in the market today.

The VW seven-speed DSG gearbox will be available for vehicles like the Polo and Passat. The maximum torque which can be transferred is tantamount to a maximum of 250 Newton meters.

The tandem of these new VW products gives excellent and convenience consumption patterns, further comfort and, eventually, driving enjoyment. When VW Golf was used, it consumed only 5.9 l/100 km. Both the seven-speed DSG gearbox and the 90 kilowatts TSI proved that Volkswagen manufactures highly enhanced technology that is affordable to all types of drivers.

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Volkswagen Passat Achievable Aspiration

HISTORY

By early 2005, the basic Volkswagen Passat silhouette hadn't changed much since 1997 and what was a striking car at the time of launch had become slightly anonymous in the premium part of the medium range car market, a sector always demanding the latest thing. Therefore, the launch of the sixth generation Passat was widely anticipated. Would Volkswagen launch a car that would really establish itself as a credible rival to the likes of the BMW 3 Series? The tack they took caught quite a few on the hop, Wolfsburg eventually deciding to settle for a less aspirational market position and instead clean up at the top end of the shrinking mainstream sector.

Volkswagen retains the flexibility to introduce more powerful and expensive Passats at a later date should it see fit but as it stands, the car is looking to offer buyers of Honda Accords, Mazda6s and lower order Saab 9-3s a real and very well built alternative. Landing in dealers in Spring 2005, the Passat's order books soon bulged with letters of intent and a 3.2 V6 FSI range topper and an estate variant followed in November. The following summer, a powerful 170PS version of the 2.0 TDI diesel was added to the range. Residual values are very strong.

The petrol engine range began to embrace turbocharging more fully late in 2007. It was announced that the normally-aspirated 1.6 and 2.0 FSI units would be phased out in favour of 1.4 and 1.8-litre TSI turbo engines producing 122 and 160PS respectively. The Highline trim level replaced the SE in early 2008, just after the economical BlueMotion models arrived. Superior 2.0-litre common-rail diesel engines replaced the old direct injection diesels in 2009 and the R Line trim level replaced the Sport a little later in that year.

WHAT YOU GET

At first glance, it's not easy to differentiate this Passat from the £50,000 Phaeton luxury saloon that, at the time of the sixth generation car's launch, acted as flagship for Volkswagen. The MK6 Passat grew in every dimension compared to previous generation models and there are the same sculpted rear buttresses and fluted flanks as the Phaeton. This flagship saloon was always a slow seller and this Passat drove a final nail into its coffin, so upmarket was the MK6 version's look and feel. The windscreen is raked back, giving the shape a dynamic stance, and the low roofline combines with a wedge-shaped profile that seems to store the car's energy up in its chunky haunches.

It's longer (4.77m) and wider (1.82m) than you might expect and in four-door form, like most Volkswagen saloons, has a huge boot (565 litres). The bodywork itself is also impressively stiff (57% more than the previous generation model) which means that this car is what's called ‘torsionally quiet', with an all-round chassis rigidity that allows the suspension to do its work more effectively. The end result is a more cosseting ride and better performance through corners.

The Passat's cabin might come as a surprise to those expecting the Phaeton-esque styling influences to continue indoors. In fact, it's rather functional, albeit in a clean, uncluttered fashion. Somewhat unusually for a Volkswagen, this could be where rivals will seek solace. There is a good deal more use of light tones than in the unremittingly dark dashboard of the previous generation Passat, but those looking for something that signally moves the game on in terms of design philosophy may well come away disappointed. There are a number of technical highlights featured, however, such as Bluetooth connectivity for the telephone unit, a superior quality stereo, an electronic handbrake and a 2Zone Climatronic air conditioning system.

WHAT YOU PAY

Front up at a dealer with anything less than £6,475 and you'll be better advised to shop for a Jetta instead. That's what you'll need to land the entry level 1.6-litre petrol model, although a better buy is probably the 2.0-litre FSI engine which kicks off at £7,400 in S trim on an 05 plate. Step up to the SE and you'll tack another grand onto that asking price. The 1.9-litre TDI diesels open at just under £7,425 for an S saloon but the 2.0-litre engine is so manifestly superior it's worth stretching for. Here values start at £8,675 for an SE trim on an 05 plate. Insurance ranges from Group 7 to Group 16.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Ask most people and they'll cite the Passat as a paragon of reliability although owners of the old MK5 model may not share that opinion, the Volkswagen often doing only averagely in customer satisfaction and reliability surveys. The MK6 model tightened genuine as opposed to merely perceived quality up a good few notches. Most of the engines are tried and tested powerplants and the DSG gearbox is rugged. Look out for 1.6-litre models that have clocked up big mileages in a short space of time, as these can feel rather tired with CV boots a particular point worth checking. Instead, try to land a 2.0-litre diesel or a petrol 2.0-litre FSI that has been well looked after.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

(approx based on a 2006 1.6S Saloon) A clutch assembly retails at around £190, front brake pads are £75 a pair whilst rears are £40 a set. A new alternator is a fairly reasonable £280, and a new headlamp is a hefty £275. A new exhaust system including the front and down pipe is £1250.

ON THE ROAD

As usual with Volkswagen, there's a wide variety of engines on offer, with four petrols and three diesels from which to choose over four trim levels (S, SE, Sport and SEL). There's also an estate bodystyle available. The petrols comprise a 115PS 1.6-litre unit, 150 or 200PS 2.0-litre powerplants and a 250PS 3.2-litre FSI V6. If you'd rather plump for diesel, there's a 105PS 1.9-litre TDI or 140 or 170PS versions of the vastly superior 2.0-litre TDI engine. There's a 4MOTION four wheel drive option if you choose the 140PS 2.0-litre TDI variant, a system that comes as standard to buyers of the 3.2-litre petrol model.

Team the 2.0-litre TDI with the revolutionary DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) and you'll have a very satisfying ride. This uses a sequential manual gearbox in order to ensure efficiency and rapid responses, but it also uses a clever twin clutch system to ensure creamy smoothness. Engage first gear and the gearbox will pre-engage second gear in advance, the second clutch engaging as soon as you flick up to fire the Passat instantly into second gear. This means a seamless flow of power. The electronics predict what gear you're about to engage, depending on whether you're accelerating or braking, and the result is astonishing, making every other gearbox look distinctly clunky. The other option is to slip it into ‘D' and drive it like a normal automatic. Even in this mode it's butter smooth. One comes away with the impression that some day all gearboxes will be made this way. The petrol cars have to make do with the less special six-speed tiptronic automatic.

OVERALL

The sixth generation Passat offers the mainstream market a reasonably priced glimpse of what premium car buyers have been enjoying for some time. Used examples are now beginning to appear in decent quantities and make a very sound purchase, especially if you plan to keep the car for longer periods.

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OK so we are looking for a new car for me please pick only one of these and dont give me any new suggestion unless its relevant. I want one of these to put money into easy to go very fast im also big so take that into consideration. Like a 2002 vw jetta with the 1.8t engine automtic 2004 passat 1.8t with a stick and a 2006(new body style)2.5 wth a 5 speed manual?

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