VOLKSWAGEN Golf/Vento 1.

4i CAT

1992 to 1995
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992 to 1995

Type ABD. 44/40kW
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1399 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 9.0 / ≥7.5
Oil pressure bar [2.0]
Oil temperature ºC 80
Valve clearance - inlet mm 0: Hyd.
Valve clearance - exhaust mm 0: Hyd.
Firing order 1-3-4-2
No 1 cylinder position TBE
Thermostat opening temperature ºC 84
Radiator cap pressure bar 1.3 to 1.5

Fuel system Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992 to 1995

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 750 to 850 N/A
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % ≤0.5 [≤0.3] N/A
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI ppm ≤200
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
Carburettor / fuel injection Bosch
Type / ref Mono-Motronic 1.2.3.R
Main jet / needle _
Injection pressure bar 0.8 to 1.2
Pump pressure bar _
Octane rating RON 91[U]

Ignition system Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992 to 1995

Type DME Motronic
Ignition coil Bosch N152
Primary resistance ohms 0.5 to 1.2
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor Bosch
Points gap (air gap) mm _
Dwell angle º (%) _
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation Anticlockwise
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm 5±1 BTDC @ 750 to 850 N/A
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum NV
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm 40±3 BTDC @ ≥3000
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Vacuum range check mbar Computer control
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft _
Spark plugs NGK
Type BUR6ET
Electrode gap mm 0.70 to 0.90

Electrical system Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992 to 1995

Battery V / CC / RC 12 / 220 / 44, 280 / 60
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm _
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V _
Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V _

Running gear Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992 to 1995

Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 7.0 with backing
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm 2.5
Tyres
Saloon Size 175/70x13:185/60x14:195/50x15
Estate / Van Size 175/70x13:185/60x14:195/50x15
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar 1.8 / 1.8
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar 1.8 / 1.8
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] [0±10’]
Camber -30’±20’
Castor +1°45’±30’
King pin inclination _
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] [+20’±10’]. Est: +20’+10’-30’
Camber -1°30’±10’. Est: -1°35’±10’

Torque wrench settings Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992 to 1995

Cylinder head - stage 1 Nm 40
Cylinder head - stage 2 Nm 60
Cylinder head - stage 3 Nm + 90°
Cylinder head - stage 4 Nm + 90°
Big-end bearings Nm 30 + 90°
Main bearings Nm 652
Clutch cover Nm 25
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 60 + 90° N
Front hubs Nm 265
Rear hubs Nm WSM
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 110
Spark plugs Nm 25

Capacities Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992 to 1995

Engine oil & filter litres 3.51
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 2.2 [3.1]
Automatic transmission - refill litres _
Final drive litres WT
Cooling system litres 5.6
Fuel tank litres 55 Est: 60

Notes and Illustrations

Vehicles with 80mm filter: 3.4
1

Replace with fully threaded shank bolts: 65 + 90°

2

1399 cm3