1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Injection pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley

expand_moreOne-part injection pump pulley


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


Two-part injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ABF engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ABU engines


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines

expand_moreNuts


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)

expand_moreM7


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM8


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	120°120°120°
Oil thread.


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Apply grease on bolts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Crankshaft pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


On pressure plate (M7)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreOn crankshaft (M10)


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreMain bearing


1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8)	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8)	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper


1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
All other modifications	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)


With semi-automatic tensioning roller	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)


With semi-automatic tensioning roller	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 2E engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AGG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AKR engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
ADY engine	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreGlow plugs


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Exhaust manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 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.

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1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 1992 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Third generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

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