1997 Volkswagen Transporter Van T3 Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Injection nozzle (injector) | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft bearing | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
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Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Valve cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 258.15 lbf⋅ft |
Crankshaft pulley | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tensioning roller | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Oil drain plug | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Glow plugs | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Spark plugs | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Volkswagen Transporter Van 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.
Table of Contents
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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1997 Volkswagen Transporter Van generations
In 1997 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Van. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.