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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
With 120-A generator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
With fan belt 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
With 120-A generator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
M10 33.19 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12)
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
With fan belt 25.81 lbf⋅ft
With ribbed V-belt 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
With air-conditioning 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Without air-conditioning system 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator pulley
Without freewheel 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12)
expand_moreWith fan belt
M8 × 65 screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 70 screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
With ribbed V-belt 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
With air-conditioning 24.34 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Without air-conditioning 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreServo pump pulley
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreServo steering pump
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Vacuum pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection pump drive wheel 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust gas return valve
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust recirculation pipe
Nuts 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Screws 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Injection hoses 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
All other modifications 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
One-part injection pump pulley 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Two-part injection pump pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.4 Liters AAB engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.4 Liters AJA engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump lockup screws
With spacer 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
Turbo charger 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
At the turbocharger 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
On the engine block 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line
At the turbocharger 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
On the engine block 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Collar screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
Camshaft bearing 14.75 lbf⋅ft
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 4 alternately and in steps
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Cylinder head screws shank length (new) 4.53 in
Valve cover 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12)
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
65 mm screws 339.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_more110 mm screws
First stage 118.01 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 180°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
Collar screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and before 01.1995 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDrive plate
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Flywheel cover 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMain bearing
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWith continuous thread
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Otherwise 47.94 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVibration damper
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
Collar screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured in and before 01.1995
Central screws 339.28 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Class 8.8 screws 62.69 lbf⋅ft
Class 10.9 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump drive belt tensioning roller 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12)
With automatic tensioner 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Nuts 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pressure sensor
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreGlow plugs
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_moreOn the engine block
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn the engine block
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the cylinder head 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
Central screws 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Nuts 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
Catalytic converter 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Catalytic converter bracket 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_moreVehicles manufactured in and before 04.1999
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1X engines 10.3314.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12) 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreVehicles manufactured in and before 04.1999
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe rear
Clamps 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFuel supply
expand_moreFuel filter bracket
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M10 44.25 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1991 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Transporter Flatbed and Chassis 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1991 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis generations

In 1991 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Flatbed and Chassis. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis T4 model years

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