Engine Audi ABK

The 2.0-liter 8-valve Audi ABK engine was produced by the company from 1991 to 1996 and was installed on such popular models of the German concern as 80 B4, 100 C4 and A6 C4. This power unit was equipped with a very reliable Digifant multipoint injection system.

The EA827 2.0l series includes: 2E, AAD, AAE, ABT, ABK, ADY, AGG, ABF, ACE.

Specifications

Production years 1991-1996
Displacement, cc 1984
Fuel system Digifant
Power output, hp 115
Torque output, Nm 168
Cylinder block cast iron R4
Block head aluminum 8v
Cylinder bore, mm 82.5
Piston stroke, mm 92.8
Compression ratio 10.3
Features SOHC
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive belt
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging no
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 3.0
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 2
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi 80 1992)
— city
— highway
— combined
11.3
6.0
7.4
Engine lifespan, km ~350 000

The engine was installed on:

  • Audi 80 B4 (8C) in 1991 – 1995;
  • Audi 100 C4 (4A) in 1991 – 1994;
  • Audi A6 C4 (4A) in 1994 – 1996.

Disadvantages of the Audi ABK engine

  • This motor is rightfully considered one of the most reliable in the class and rarely breaks down.
  • The cause of unstable operation is usually a dirty idle speed controller or sensor failures.
  • Also, some components of the ignition system regularly fail here.
  • The timing belt changes every 90 thousand km, when it breaks, the valves most often do not bend.
  • After 200,000 km of run, an oil burner and knocks of hydraulic lifters are often found.

2 thoughts on “Engine Audi ABK”

  1. PS. Higher oil comsumption (even pretty high) can be sometimes caused by old hardened valves’ steam seals – in case of at least decent condition of piston-cylinder sets (don’t need to be perfect).

  2. From experience – this engine and from collected informations some to event most of the EA827 family tending to have worn out auxiliary shaft bearings in higher mileages achieved, manufacturer does not predict to replace them (no OEM spare parts), but replacements are coming with help, with longitudinally located engine repair is not a big problem, by the way we can change oil pump with rods’ and crakshaft’s bearings – if shaft surfaces are not bad it is possible to do without extra disassembly – all to do in vehicle.
    With proper care is the long lasting engine.

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