Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP engine DIY maintenance and service manual

General Information

Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP is an 1588 cc (1.4 UK qt.) internal combustion reciprocating Inline 4 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 76.5 mm × 86.4 mm (3.01 in × 3.4 in). This engine was rated 59 kW (79.12 hp). It was used in Volkswagen cars.

Engine Performance Rating

SAE J1349 (SAE Net)

Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter	Output
Power Rating	59 kW (79.12 hp)

Specifications

General

Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP engine general specifications.
Parameter	Value
Type	Internal Combustion Reciprocating
Fuel Type	Diesel
Cylinder Configuration	Inline 4
Engine Displacement	96.91 in³96.91 in³1588 cc
Bore	3.01 in3.01 in76.5 mm
Stroke	3.4 in3.4 in86.4 mm

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Engine head and valvetrain

Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter	Value
Valvetrain Type	SOHC
Valves per Cylinder	2

Air Intake

Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP air intake specifications.
Parameter	Value
Air Intake Method	Turbocharger

Fuel Injection

Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP fuel injection specifications.
Parameter	Value
Injection Type	Injection Pump Distributor Type