For 1999 Bora Sedan First generation Volkswagen recommends to use: 21.18 x 1120, 21.36 x 1660, 21.18 x 906, 21.18 x 1195, 21.36 x 1195, 21.36 x 1352, 21.36 x 1285, 21.36 x 1320, 21.36 x 1264, 21.18 x 1548, and 21.18 x 1078. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt size
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
expand_moreWith air-conditioning
Variant 1
21.18 x 1195
CONTINENTAL
Variant 2
21.36 x 1195
GATES
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 1120
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1999.2–2005.5)
expand_moreWith air-conditioning
Variant 1
21.18 x 1195
CONTINENTAL
Variant 2
21.36 x 1195
GATES
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 1120
expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1660
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 906
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
Variant 1
21.18 x 1195
CONTINENTAL
Variant 2
21.36 x 1195
GATES
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.11–2002.4)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1660
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 906
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.10–2001.6)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1660
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 906
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.12–2002.1)
Variant 1
21.18 x 1195
CONTINENTAL
Variant 2
21.36 x 1195
GATES
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1195
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 1120
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1352
Without air-conditioning system
21.36 x 1285
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.5)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1320
Without air-conditioning system
21.36 x 1264
expand_moreAll other modifications
With air-conditioning
21.18 x 1548
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 1078
Check drive belts regularly on your Bora Sedan and replace them if you found any signs of wear or any tears or damages.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 Volkswagen Bora Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Bora Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1999 Volkswagen Bora Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Volkswagen Bora Sedan First generation model years