Engine Volkswagen BAC

The 2.5-liter Volkswagen BAC 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2003 to 2006 and was installed on the first generation of the Touareg GP SUV before restyling. This diesel engine has become infamous due to the shedding of the coating of the cylinder walls.

The EA153 series also includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, BAC, BPE, AXD, AXE, AJS, AYH.

Specifications

Production years 2003-2006
Displacement, cc 2460
Fuel system unit-injectors
Power output, hp 174
Torque output, Nm 400
Cylinder block aluminum R5
Block head aluminum 10v
Cylinder bore, mm 81
Piston stroke, mm 95.5
Compression ratio 18.0
Features SOHC
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive gears
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging yes
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 8.9
Fuel type diesel
Euro standards EURO 3/4
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Touareg 2005)
— city
— highway
— combined
12.4
7.4
9.2
Engine lifespan, km ~300 000

The engine was installed on:

  • Volkswagen Touareg 1 (7L) in 2003 – 2006.

Disadvantages of the VW BAC engine

  • The aluminum block here is without liners, and the coating of the cylinder walls is prone to shedding;
  • The unit-injectors and the tandem pump by 150,000 km already often leak through the seals;
  • Closer to 200,000 km of run, wear of rockers, camshaft cams is common;
  • The intake manifold is also not very reliable, it simply cracks;
  • Also, oil can be mixed with antifreeze due to a leak in the pump and heat exchanger.

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