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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 01:15:59 am

Title: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 01:15:59 am: Thanks
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 12:25:40 pm: Upper cover? No, they are different due to the additional timing belt roller that the AHU sports between the pump and cam.
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Post by: theman53 on October 12, 2013, 03:31:45 pm: With the extra piece would it work if you had the same backing piece?
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 04:58:41 pm: 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.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 10:21:10 pm: Ok. Thanks for the info. I'm looking for a non-cracked upper timing cover with the retaining bolt? for my AAZ.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 10:32:43 pm: Last I checked they were still available new from VW for $70ish.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 10:40:54 pm: Quote from: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 10:32:43 pm
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?
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 10:59:25 pm: I just checked 1stvwparts.com and they are selling it for $60 now.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 11:01:08 pm: Quote from: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 10:59:25 pm
I just checked 1stvwparts.com and they are selling it for $60 now.

What vehicle do I use to search for my engine?
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: bbob203 on October 12, 2013, 11:03:29 pm: 96 turbodiesel mk3/b4
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 11:06:11 pm: Quote from: bbob203 on October 12, 2013, 11:03:29 pm
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. ???
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: bbob203 on October 12, 2013, 11:07:15 pm: perhaps by p/n??
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 11:08:52 pm: 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?
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 11:18:05 pm: 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.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 11:36:35 pm: Quote from: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 11:18:05 pm
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
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 11:45:53 pm: vag-cat is a site. It has an online ETKA database for registered users.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 12, 2013, 11:58:01 pm: Quote from: libbydiesel on October 12, 2013, 11:45:53 pm
vag-cat is a site. It has an online ETKA database for registered users.

It worked. I'm in! Thanks.

And I show a 69.12 price for the upper cover, not 60. ???
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 13, 2013, 12:07:01 am: Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse here.

Is it safe to assume the quality of all the parts off of 1st VW are of high OEM level quality(or are the parts listed all OEM)?

Is this best place for the best prices?
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 13, 2013, 12:18:09 am: All the parts from 1stVWparts are actual VW parts. They are an online dealership site. I posted the wrong part number. The number I posted is the lower cover. The upper cover is 028109123E.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 13, 2013, 09:41:34 pm: Anyone know if I can use an AHU upper front and back cover with the AAZ lower cover? Might have found the upper parts - and I can update with the additonal timing belt roller. Thanks!
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 13, 2013, 09:50:38 pm: Yes, AHU and AAZ lower covers are the same.
Title: Re: AAZ and AHU - same timing cover?
Post by: JimEG on October 13, 2013, 10:38:06 pm: Quote from: libbydiesel on October 13, 2013, 09:50:38 pm
Yes, AHU and AAZ lower covers are the same.

Excellent, thanks.