AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?

[JimEG]

Thanks

[libbydiesel]

Upper cover?  No, they are different due to the additional timing belt roller that the AHU sports between the pump and cam. 

[theman53]

With the extra piece would it work if you had the same backing piece?

[libbydiesel]

The AHU cover and backing plate will work on an AAZ, but not the other way around.  The AAZ cover will interfere with the roller on a AHU. 

[JimEG]

Ok. Thanks for the info. I'm looking for a non-cracked upper timing cover with the retaining bolt? for my AAZ.

[libbydiesel]

Last I checked they were still available new from VW for $70ish.

[JimEG]

Last I checked they were still available new from VW for $70ish.

That sounds reasonable. Thanks. I didn't expect to be able to go to a dealer for parts for this engine. Am I wrong?

[libbydiesel]

I just checked 1stvwparts.com and they are selling it for $60 now.

[JimEG]

I just checked 1stvwparts.com and they are selling it for $60 now.

What vehicle do I use to search for my engine?

[bbob203]

96 turbodiesel mk3/b4

[JimEG]

96 turbodiesel mk3/b4

This place only lets me search by vehicle year and make and doesn't give me the option to select an engine type - it auto fills results for a gas engine.  It must work. LibbyD was able to search the timing cover.

[bbob203]

perhaps by p/n??

[JimEG]

I just noticed these guys are about 45 minutes from me. I'll call them Monday. Is 1stvw where I should get my parts then?

[libbydiesel]

1stvwparts is a dealership backdoor site.  The part # for the cover is 028109127J.  You're going to want to acquire a copy of ETKA or use Vag-cat or similar for part#s.

[JimEG]

1stvwparts is a dealership backdoor site.  The part # for the cover is 028109127J.  You're going to want to acquire a copy of ETKA or use Vag-cat or similar for part#s.

Excellent. Thanks. Any suggestions on where I might use/share/obtain a free copy ETKA or Vag-cat?

 I found this, but I don't read Russian. http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/au/au.mycat?cl=dr2000