VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.

6i

1995 to 1997
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system Polo 1.6i 1995 to 1997

Type AEE SOHC 8V 55kW
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1598 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 9.8 / ≥7.0
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 to 98
Radiator cap pressure bar 1.30 to 1.50

Fuel system Polo 1.6i 1995 to 1997

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 830 to 930 [630 to 850] N/A
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 2500 to 2800
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 1AV MPI
Main jet / needle _
Injection pressure bar 0.80 to 1.20
Pump pressure bar _
Octane rating RON 95[U]

Ignition system Polo 1.6i 1995 to 1997

Type Computerized
Ignition coil Bosch
Primary resistance ohms 0.5 to 1.2
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor _
Points gap (air gap) mm _
Dwell angle º (%) _
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation _
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm 6±1 BTDC @ idle N/A
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum _
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control
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/Bosch
Type BUR6ET / W7LTCR
Electrode gap mm 0.70 to 0.90 / 0.90 to 1.10

Electrical system Polo 1.6i 1995 to 1997

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

Running gear Polo 1.6i 1995 to 1997

Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 7.0 with backing
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm 2.5
Tyres
Saloon Size 175/65x13
Estate / Van Size _
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar 2.1 / 2.1
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar _
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] [0±10’]
Camber -25’±20’
Castor +1°20’±30’ N/A
King pin inclination _
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] [+20’±10’] N/A
Camber -1°30’±10’ N/A

Torque wrench settings Polo 1.6i 1995 to 1997

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 65 + 90°
Clutch cover Nm 25
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 60 + 90° N
Front hubs Nm WSM
Rear hubs Nm WSM
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 110
Spark plugs Nm 25

Capacities Polo 1.6i 1995 to 1997

Engine oil & filter litres 3.4
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 2.7
Automatic transmission - refill litres 5.7 filled for life
Final drive litres WT
Cooling system litres 5.6
Fuel tank litres 45

Notes and Illustrations

1598 cm3