The 2.5-liter Volkswagen AHD engine or LT 2.5 TDI was produced from 1996 to 1999 and was installed only on the second generation of the very popular LT minibus. After upgrading to Euro 3 environmental standards, this diesel engine gave way to an unit with the ANJ index.
The EA381 series also includes: CN, AAS, AAT, 1T, AEL, AHD, BJK, BJM.
Specifications
| Production years | 1996-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 2461 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 102 |
| Torque output, Nm | 250 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 19.5 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner K14 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.8 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen LT2 1998) — city — highway — combined |
11.1 7.4 8.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~450 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen LT 2 (2D) in 1996 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the VW AHD engine
- This diesel engine has a huge resource and worries only at high mileage;
- Problems with the fuel system are often discussed at specialized forums: injection pump and injectors;
- Saving on lubrication often leads to the replacement of a turbine or hydraulic lifters;
- Monitor the condition of the timing belt, with its breakage, the valves bend and the camshaft breaks;
- Here is a dual-mass flywheel and when it is worn, the crankshaft pulley quickly breaks.
