VW Audi 1.9 TDI PD camshaft kit

VW Audi 1.9 and 2.0 TDI PD Camshaft Kit for 8V Engines

We supply this 1.9 and 2.0 TDI PD camshaft repair kit for selected Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda eight-valve engines. You recieve a new camshaft in your chosen specification with eight black hardened FAI hydraulic lifters, Kolbenschmidt camshaft bearings, an Elring camshaft seal and replacement fitting bolts.

Applications include ASZ PD130, ARL PD150 and BKC/BXE PD105 engines. A separate camshaft reference covers BMM 2.0 TDI and other listed applications. BLS engines need particular care because either camshaft reference may be fitted.

This kit is for eight-valve PD engines only. Neither option fits 16-valve TDI engines. Select by engine code and camshaft OE reference rather than engine size or power output alone.

Included in the kit

• 1 × new camshaft in your selected specification
• 8 × black hardened FAI hydraulic lifters
• 1 set of Kolbenschmidt camshaft shell bearings
• 1 × Elring Teflon camshaft end seal
• 10 × camshaft cap stretch bolts
• 4 × injector stretch bolts
• 8 × rocker bolts

The vacuum pump gasket and camshaft cover gasket are optional extras. They arent included unless selected. The main product picture shows the German nitrided option without these optional gaskets.

Choose the correct camshaft reference

Two OE-reference groups are available. Choose the correct reference first then select the available camshaft material or finish. A different surface treatment doesnt make the wrong camshaft suitable for your engine.

038109101R applications

Listed engine codes: AJM, ANU, ARL, ASZ, ATD, ATJ, AUY, AVB, AVF, AVQ, AWX, AXB, AXR, BEW, BJB, BKC, BLT, BPX, BRU, BSW, BTB, BUK, BXE and BXF. Some BLS engines also use this reference.

PD130 applications include selected Golf, Bora, Fabia vRS, Ibiza, Passat and Audi A4 models with ASZ, AWX, AVF or BLT engines. For an ARL PD150 camshaft replacement in a compatible Golf Mk4, Bora or SEAT Leon 1M select the 038109101R option.

Other vehicle families covered by this reference include selected VW Jetta, Polo, Caddy, Touran, Sharan and Transporter models; Audi A3 and A6; SEAT Cordoba, Toledo, Altea and Alhambra; and Skoda Octavia, Roomster and Superb. Coverage depends on the engine fitted.

038109101AH applications

Listed egnine codes: BLS, BMM, BMP, BMT, BPW, BPZ, BRC, BRR, BRS, BRT, BSS, BSU, BSV, BVH, BVK and BXJ. For BLS confirm which camshaft is fitted before selecting this option.

This group includes BMM 2.0 TDI PD140 eight-valve engines and listed eight-valve 2.0 TDI applications such as BMP, BPW, BRC, BRT and BSS. A vehicle described simply as 2.0 TDI may have a different cylinder head and camshaft arrangement.

BLS owners: ET Engineteam documents both camshaft references in BLS applications in its BLS camshaft identification bulletin. Dont choose solely from the engine code. Check the original camshaft reference and identification details.

If your engine code isnt listed or the vehicle has a replacement engine or cylinder head contact us with the details before ordering.

Camshaft material options

All camshafts supplied are new components. They arent reground used camshafts.

German HEwerk nitrided camshaft

The German nitrided option uses a forged steel camshaft with a nitrided surface treatment. It has a dark grey or black appearance. Select the version appropriate to your engine from the available product options.

ESTAS camshaft supplied through GT Automotive UK

The GT Automotive UK option is available as a 038109101R chilled-cast camshaft or a 038109101AH steel camshaft acording to the selected application.

These are camshaft repair and replacement options. The nitrided finish doesnt imply increased lift or different duration and doesnt guarantee a power increase.

Optional gaskets

The optional AJUSA vacuum pump / tandem pump gasket provides a replacement seal when the pump is removed during the repair. Choose the gasket appropriate to your application.

The optional Elring camshaft cover / rocker cover gasket replaces the cover seal on compatible applications. Replace a damaged or hardened gasket or one that is leaking.

Inspect the camshaft and lifters together

A worn camshaft or damaged hydraulic lifters may cause tapping or knocking from the cylinder head, uneven running or reduced performance. Inspection may reveal wear on the cam lobes and lifter contact faces. These symptoms can also have other causes so diagnose the fault before ordering.

Used lifters develop wear patterns against the old camshaft. Reusing worn or damaged lifters with a new camshaft can compromise the repair. This kit supplies eight new FAI hydraulic lifters so both mating surfaces can be renewed together.

Injector bore wear and repeat camshaft failure

A worn injector bore can contribute to repeated camshaft and lifter damage. PD injectors operate under repeated mechanical load. If an injector moves in its mounting bore it can wear the surrounding cylinder head and damage the surfaces against which its seals work.

Inspect the injector bodies, mounting arrangements and operating mechanism during the repair. Look at the sealing areas as well as the visibly damaged camshaft.

Damaged bores or injector seals can allow diesel to enter the engine oil. Fuel dilution reduces the oil's viscosity and weakens the protective oil film. This can accelerate wear between the camshaft lobes and hydraulic lifters. A hardened lifter face or nitrided camshaft cannot compensate for inadequate lubrication.

New seals cannot restore worn metal. If the bore is damaged or the injector continues to move the replacement seals may leak again. Have the injector fit and bore condition assessed before deciding whether seals alone are sufficient or a specialist cylinder-head repair is needed.

Replacing the camshaft or changing the oil wont stop ongoing fuel contamination. Correct any confirmed injector sealing or cylinder-head fault and replace contaminated engine oil and the filter. Injector leakage is one possible cause of wear. Oil supply and other lubrication faults need checking seperately.

Warning signs to investigate

• Oil level rising without oil being added
• A noticeable diesel smell in the engine oil
• Difficult starting after the vehicle has been standing
• Uneven running particularly when cold
• Recurring injector leakage after seal replacement
• Premature camshaft or lifter wear after an earlier repair

These signs justify investigation but dont prove that injector bores are responsible. Other causes of fuel contamination and lubrication problems must also be considered.

Examples of camshaft and lifter damage

The wear photographs are for inspection purposes. They dont establish the cause of the damage on their own. This kit includes FAI hydraulic lifters. We dont supply FAI camshafts in this listing.

Fitting the replacement kit

Have the kit fitted by a qualified mechanic familiar with VW Group PD engines. Correct timing, bearing installation, bolt-tightening procedures and injector adjustment are essential. Inspect the injector rocker rollers and adjustment components as part of the job.

Follow the vehicle workshop procedure and the lifter manufacturer's guidance for preparation, any required settling time and initial start-up. Dont assume every hydraulic lifter needs the same priming procedure.

Use engine oil meeting the correct VW approval for the specific engine and service regime. A matching viscosity grade alone isnt enough. Restore proper lubrication and correct any confirmed underlying fault before returning the engine to service.