Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation’s leader in remanufactured drivetrain components, has issued its first European engine the Volkswagen 1.8L DOHC five-valve engine. This engine fits the 1997- 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, GTI, Jetta and Passat, and 1997-2006 Audi A4 and TT.
JASPER’s remanufactured Volkswagen engines are supplied with valve covers and oil pans. Late-model applications come with oil filter adapters. This makes for more stock numbers due to different variations, but JASPER takes these steps to ensure there is no contamination in this engine.
“We have found that oil sludge and caking is a common problem with these engines,” said Justin Zipp, JASPER’s Import Quality Control Engineer. “This buildup can be found in all of these parts. By providing parts such as valve covers, oil pans and oil filter adapters we can be sure the engine is completely clean. JASPER utilizes a process where the baffle plate is removed from the valve cover and reinstalled after cleaning to eliminate all of the hidden contamination.”
Cylinder head machining for the Volkswagen 1.8L can be difficult with standard equipment due to the small diameter heads and guides. JASPER uses a single-point CNC cutting tool to ensure the proper seal.
All JASPER remanufactured Volkswagen engines are provided with OEM gaskets, bearings, timing components and oil pumps. Variable cam timing versions of the engine receive new OEM actuator assemblies. Late-model, water pump-type blocks receive an updated water pump with a cast impeller rather than plastic. “We found that plastic impellers separate from the shaft,” said Zipp. “The updated water pump prevents early failure.”
All JASPER Volkswagen engines are live run tested where they are checked for general engine operation. Readings for oil pressure, temperature, vacuum and compression are recorded. Every joint and seal is checked to make sure there are no leaks.
The JASPER remanufactured Volkswagen 1.8L engine is covered by a three-year, 100,000-mile nationwide warranty. For more information on this engine, contact JASPER at (800) 827-7455, or log onto www.jasperengines.com.