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    4. : Crankshaft bushings seizing

Volkswagen New Beetle - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen New Beetle MK 2, 9C - Years 1999-2012
Part: Engine
Operation: Crankshaft bushings seizing

If during the acceleration phase there is a kind of knock and a vibration coming from the engine, then it is very likely that it is a principle of seizure of the crankshaft bushings caused by poor lubrication of the same; in order to carry out this check, it will be necessary to remove the oil pan: then proceed by draining the engine oil and then moving on to removing all the fixing pins of the sump located along the contour of the same; it will then be necessary to pry along the edge itself to be able to detach it; once the cup has been removed, unscrew the fixing pins of the connecting rod cap inside which the bushing is placed in order to evaluate its state; it will also be important to check that poor lubrication has not damaged the turbine: then disconnect the sleeve and inspect the impeller.


Posted on 4 September 2023 by ScegliAuto

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