1.8TSi technical info

[ednmra]

Is there anywhere I can find detailed info, like a workshop manual, for the 1.8TSi engine? I can't even find out if it has belt driven camshaft or chain.

[silver1011]

They are available but illegitimately.

Read this thread...

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/167502-workshop-manual-on-cd/

The eBay link is no longer valid but they can still be found with a quick search.

[silver1011]

Here is the Skoda erWin site.

Pay to play, although I don't know how much it is to subscribe...

https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showHome.do;jsessionid=0E608DA843FC9B7655F48FD59422FA53.ASTPVWE1

"erWin is the Electronic Repair and Workshop Information service from Škoda Auto for independent garages, vehicle fleets and all other companies which undertake professional level repairs and servicing to Škoda Auto vehicles. erWin also is available to private persons who want to repair their Škoda Auto vehicle themselves.

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Edited 2 January, 2011 by silver1011

[lol-lol]

1.8 TSI engine is VW code EA888. There is an interesting guide for the 2 litre EA888 engine that powers the TSI VRS and the 1.8 is a sleeved version of that engine so yes it has chain driven cams. If you find a link to an even more techincal manual then please let us know although what I would like to know about is more about the 7 speed DSG I have mated to it and how to get it give the best sports perfromance when pushing it because I heard it has an auto learn function ie is it quicker in sport mode or manual where it changes at 6500/7000 rpm or whatever?

Edited 2 January, 2011 by lol

[magic62]

Hard to find pdf files in english. Found a couple in German though.

Here is one with a little technical info about the 1.8 TSI:

http://www.enotes.com/topic/List_of_Volkswagen_Group_petrol_engines#1.8_TSI.2FTFSI_118-125kW_.28EA888.29

Here is a completer one in German (although it is an audi release, the engine should be the same)

http://freeweb.siol.net/liliko37/mp3/SSP%20384%20-%20Audi%201,8l%204V%20TFSI-Motor%20mit%20Kette.pdf

[ednmra]

That's great guys - the EA888 blurb linked above shows the engine has "simplex roller chains" for the cam shaft drive, instead of the previous toothed rubber belts. So presumably no belt change at 4 years.

I assume they don't change the chains just for the sake of it !!

[budgiebandolier]

If you use this link there is a PDF file in English which details the 2.0TSI engine which is identical to the 1.8TSI externally.

http://www.mediafire.com/?z9zbbo9jsaeh87z

[ednmra]

If you use this link there is a PDF file in English which details the 2.0TSI engine which is identical to the 1.8TSI externally.

http://www.mediafire.com/?z9zbbo9jsaeh87z

Very interesting file. BUT when you get to the cam chain drives it specifically states the chain is not the roller type (on the 2L) but a "better", more complex type made up of plates.

The other info, on the EA888 engine (1.8TSi) says it is a simplex roller chain. I don't suppose it matters much but it would be useful to have clarified.