The concern assembled the 1.6-liter diesel engine Volkswagen JK 1.6 D from 1980 to 1989 and installed it on models that were popular at the time: the second Passat and the similar Audi 80 B2. This atmospheric diesel had a phlegmatic character, but it had a good resource.
The EA086 series also includes: JK, JP, JX, SB, 1X, 1Y, AAZ, ABL.
Specifications
| Production years | 1980-1989 |
| Displacement, cc | 1588 |
| Fuel system | prechambers |
| Power output, hp | 54 |
| Torque output, Nm | 100 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86.4 |
| Compression ratio | 23.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 0 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Passat 1985) — city — highway — combined |
7.9 4.8 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi 80 B2 (81) in 1980 – 1986; 80 B3 (8A) in 1986 – 1989;
- Volkswagen Passat B2 (32) in 1982 – 1988.
Disadvantages of the VW JK engine
- This diesel engine has a sedate character, is noisy and does not like frost;
- Due to overheating, the cylinder head quickly cracks, but small cracks do not affect the ride;
- The high pressure fuel pump often leaks over the gaskets, keep an eye on it;
- The timing belt resource according to the regulations is 60,000 km, and when it breaks, the valves bend;
- At high mileage, such power units are prone to oil burns and lubrication leaks.