EA189 revisionĪfter 2008 CR (common rail) engines came in and had CBAB and CBBB engine codes. The VAG group 2.0 TDI engines have a lot to offer and if you know what to spot are reliable and have lots of tuning potential.

BRD 170 bhp - bigger turbo Siemens VDO Piezo Injector engines + DPF.

BMR 170 bhp - bigger turbo Siemens VDO Piezo Injector engines + DPF.

BVA 163ps - bigger turbo Siemens VDO Piezo Injector engines +DPF.

BUZ 163ps - bigger turbo and Siemens VDO Piezo Injector engines + DPF.BMN 170 bhp - bigger turbo Siemens VDO Piezo Injector engines + DPF.BMM 140 bhp with a DPF filter Bosch injectors.BWV 120ps without DPF Siemens VDO Piezo injectors.BVE 122ps without DPF Siemens VDO Piezo injectors.BMA 136ps without DPF Siemens VDO Piezo injectors.BKP 140 bhp without DPF filter Siemens VDO Piezo injectors.

Pre 2008 engines are PD EA 188 (Pumpe Düse) based and given a BKD, BKP (Mainly in the Passat) or BMM, BMN, BMR and BRD engine code.Īudi A6 was fitted with the BVG BNA BRF BLB BRE & A4 BVF(120) BVG (121) BNA(136) BRF (136) BLB BRE (all Bosch 140 without DPF). We will be providing a more specific video for the 2.0TDi in the future, so please subscribe to our channel to avoid missing out.Įngine codes and specs for the 2.0 TDI (140 & 170 bhp version) EA188 PD (R4 Tdi) If you want a quick beginners guide to tuning diesels please see our new video tutorial. You should note that generally newer engines have had the faults engineered out completely. We are not trying to make out that these engines are particularly unreliable or full of issues - I recently bought one after doing my research carefully. We shall try to map out the differences between the engines and identify potential faults and issues with them.Īll modern engines have weak spots, by pointing these out we hope to prepare the buyer to spot potential issues early on. The VAG group 2.0 Diesel engines are very popular and have had many revisions and updates over the years. 'Tuning, problems weak spots and complete upgrade guide.'

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