Golf

VW Golf & Jetta Service and Repair Manual
I M Coomber and Christopher Rogers
Models covered VW Golf & Jetta Mk 2 models with petrol engines, including fuel injection, catalytic converter, Formel E, 16-valve and special/limited edition models 1043 cc, 1272 cc, 1595 cc & 1781 cc
Covers mechanical features of Van. Does not cover Convertible, Rallye, Caddy, diesel engine, 4 -wheel drive, Mk 1models or new Golf range introduced in February 1992 (1081 - 344 - 1AA11)

© Haynes Publishing 1997

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ISBN 1 85960 282 7
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Contents
LIVING WITH YOUR VOLKSWAGEN GOLF OR JETTA
Introduction Safety First! Page Page 0•4 0•5

Roadside Repairs
Introduction If your car won’t start Jump starting Wheel changing Identifying leaks Towing Page Page PagePage Page Page 0•6 0•6 0•7 0•8 0•9 0•9

Weekly Checks
Introduction Underbonnet check points Engine oil level Coolant level Brake fluid level Power steering fluid level Screen/headlamp washer fluid level Wiper blades Tyre condition and pressure Battery Electrical systems Page 0•10 Page 0•10 Page 0•11 Page 0•11 Page 0•12 Page 0•12 Page 0•13 Page 0•13 Page 0•14 Page 0•15 Page 0•15

Lubricants andfluids Capacities and tyre pressures

Page 0•16 Page 0•17

MAINTENANCE
Routine Maintenance and Servicing
Servicing specifications Maintenance schedule: Vehicles manufactured before August 1985 Vehicles manufactured after August 1985 Maintenance - component location Maintenance procedures Page Page Page 1•5 1•6 1•7 Page 1•2

Page 1•10

Contents
REPAIRS & OVERHAUL
Engine and AssociatedSystems
Engine repair procedures - 1.05 and 1.3 litre - pre August 1985 Engine repair procedures - 1.05 and 1.3 litre - post August 1985 Engine repair procedures - 1.6 and 1.8 litre 8 valve Engine repair procedures - 1.8 litre 16 valve Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models Fuel and exhaust systems - K-Jetronic fuel injection - 8 valve enginesFuel and exhaust systems - K-Jetronic fuel injection - 16 valve engines Fuel and exhaust systems - Mono Jetronic fuel injection Fuel and exhaust systems - Digijet fuel injection Fuel and exhaust systems - Digifant fuel injection Ignition system - contact breaker type Ignition system - transistorised type Ignition system - fully electronic type Starting and charging systems Page 2A•1 Page 2B•1Page 2C•1 Page 2D•1 Page 3•1 Page 4A•1 Page 4B•1 Page 4C•1 Page 4D•1 Page 4E•1 Page 4F•1 Page 5A•1 Page 5B•1 Page 5C•1 Page 5D•1

Transmission
Clutch Manual gearbox Automatic transmission Driveshafts Page 6•1 Page 7A•1 Page 7B•1 Page 8•1

Brakes and Suspension
Braking system Suspension and steering Page 9•1 Page 10•1

Body Equipment
Bodywork and fittings Body electrical systems Page 11•1Page 12•1 Page 12•17

Wiring Diagrams

REFERENCE
Dimensions and Weights Conversion Factors Buying Spare Parts and Vehicle Identification General Repair Procedures Jacking and Vehicle Support Tools and Working Facilities MOT test checks Fault Finding Glossary of Technical Terms Page REF•1 Page REF•2 Page REF•3 Page REF•4 Page REF•5 Page REF•6 Page REF•8 Page REF•12 Page REF•20 Page REF•25...