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1970s

VW Audi EA827 1.3 1.4 1.5 engines

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VW Audi EA827 1.3 1.4 1.5 engines
EA827
Production period:1972-1990
Manufacturer:Volkswagen
Engine Type:Four-cylinder inline
Valve control:OHC
displacement:1297-1984 cm 3
Fuel supply:Carburettor or intake manifold injection
Power:40-155 kW
Previous model:Audi medium pressure engine
Successor:EA113

The EA827 (EA = development order) is an engine series of the Volkswagen Group with four cylinders in series and liquid cooling .

The EA827 in 1972 for the Audi 80 developed  and fitted in 1973 the Audi 80 B1 and VW Passat B1  here we look at sizes from 1.3 to 1.5 liters  and of 60 to 85 hp.The first four-cylinder diesel engines of the Volkswagen Group is also based on the EA827 engine block. The EA827 is a water cooled four - cylinder inline engine with gray cast iron engine block and aluminum cylinder head .

 The overhead camshaftis toothed belt driven and operates the parallel hanging valves via bucket tappets . The oil sump of wet sump lubrication and the distributor of ignitionsit at the ends of an inclined shaft, which is driven by helical gears of a so-called intermediate shaft. The intermediate shaft in turn is driven at half the crankshaft speed via the toothed belt. Originally, the engines of the series were equipped with carburetors, later they were converted to intake manifold injection.

60 hp 1.3

configuration 1,297 cc (78 cu in) inline-four, bore 75 mm (3.0 in) × stroke 73.4 mm (2.9 in)
head SOHC two valves per cylinder
block grey cast iron, five bearings
output 44 kW (60 PS; 59 hp) at 5,500 rpm, 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm
fuel carburettor
application Audi 80, Volkswagen Passat

84 hp 1.4

configuration 1,423 cc inline-four, bore 76.5 mm (3.0 in) × stroke 77.4 mm (3.0 in)
head SOHC 2-valve per cylinder, 10:1 compression
block cast iron, five bearings
output 62 kW (84 PS; 83 hp) at 5,500 rpm, 118 N⋅m (87 lb⋅ft) at 4,200 rpm
fuel electronic injection [SPI] or carburettor
aspiration cast aluminum intake manifold, cast iron exhaust manifold
application Volkswagen Citi Golf (South Africa)

70 hp 1.5

configuration 1,457 cc (89 cu in) inline-four, bore 79.5 mm (3.1 in) × stroke 73.4 mm (2.9 in)
head SOHC 2-valve per cylinder
block grey cast iron, five bearings
output 51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp) at 5,600 rpm, 121 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 rpm
fuel carburettor
application Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Scirocco

85 hp 1.5

configuration 1,457 cc (89 in³) inline-four, bore 79.5 mm (3.1 in) × stroke 73.4 mm (2.9 in)
head SOHC 2-valve per cylinder
blockgrey cast iron, five bearings
output 63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp) at 5,600 rpm, 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm
fuel carburettor
application Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Passat
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VW EA827 1.3-1.5 engine (1972-1990)

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  • VW EA827 1.3-1.5 engine Technical details and specifications (1972-1990)

    Volkswagen Passat (73-80) 1.3L


    No. of cylinders 4/OHC
    Capacity 1297 cc
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Compression ratio 8.5:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol No
    Fuel system Make Solex Type 35 PDSIT
    Ignition coil Make Bosch Type 0 221 119 021
    Distributor Make Bosch 0 231 170 021
    Starter motor Make Bosch 0 001 211 209
    Minimum starting voltage 10V
    Maximum cranking amps 97-119 A
    Alternator Make Bosch 0 192 052 004
    Regulated voltage 13.7-14.5 V

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  • VW EA827 1.3-1.5 engine Service Guide (1972-1990)

    Volkswagen Passat (73-80) 1.3L


    Distributor Contact breaker gap 0.4mm
    Spark plugs Electrode gap 0.7-0.8 mm
    Spark plugs Tighten 30 Nm
    Spark plugs Original equipment Bosch W7DC
    Spark plugs Make Champion N7YCC
    Spark plugs Make NGK BP6ES
    Valve clearance -INLET 0.20-0.30 mm check hot
    Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0.40-0.50 mm check hot
    Drive belt size - alternator 9.5x950mm
    Engine oil grade - normal/moderate climate 10W/40 SAE
    Engine oil change 3.0 litres
    Manual gearbox oil 1.7 litres
    Cooling system 6.5 litres

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