TT 10 12 01

Technical Tips
Technical Tip
Topic
10-12-01TT – Engine Replacement Tip
Market area
United States 444 Volkswagen of America, Inc. (6444)
Brand
Volkswagen
Date
September 28, 2018
Condition
ATTENTION:
THIS IS A TECH TIP, NOT A TECHNICAL BULLETIN.
TECH TIPS ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH WARRANTY CLAIMING.
Engine Replacement Tip
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
1997-2019
All
All
All
All
Technical Background
NA.
Service
When installing a new engine for any reason, it is important to ensure that all components being transferred from old
engine to new engine are cleaned and inspected before installation. Examples of parts that should be inspected
include, but are not limited to, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, oil cooler and filter flange assembly, catalytic
converter (remove and tap test to check for metal debris), and the turbocharger and oil feed lines.
Additional Information
Revision History
Revision Number
Released Date
Reason For Update
2030683/4
9/28/18
Update to model and model year
applicability.
2030683/3
7/21/17
Update to current standard.
2030683/1
8/24/17
Original publication.
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