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VW Audi 1.9 TDI Hydraulic Lifter Set - 8 FAI BFS101S

Brand:FAI
Product Code: BFS101S
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VW Audi 1.9 TDI Hydraulic Lifter Set: 8 FAI BFS101S

We supply eight brand new FAI BFS101S black hardened hydraulic lifters for compatible VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda engines. You recieve a complete set for one four-cylinder eight-valve engine. These parts are also known as hydraulic tappets or camshaft followers.

BFS101S is the part number for each individual lifter. This listing supplies eight. Applications include the listed 1.9 TDI PD engines and selected 2.0 TDI PD eight-valve engines.

Product specification

  • 8 × FAI BFS101S hydraulic bucket tappets
  • Black finish with a heat-treated oil-based coating
  • Two internal springs
  • 35 mm diameter and 26 mm height
  • For inlet and exhaust valves

Why the lifter specification matters

Hydraulic lifters can look similar while having different coatings and internal designs. FAI specifies a heat-treated oil-based coating and two springs for BFS101S. Its uncoated BFS66S uses one spring.

FAI confirms that BFS101S can replace BFS66S where applicable but BFS66S cannot replace BFS101S. Matching the diameter and height alone isnt enough. The diferences are explained in FAI technical bulletin TB0075. This comparison concerns the two FAI specifications. It doesnt mean every original VW lifter was uncoated.

1.9 TDI PD engine compatibility

The tables cover selected 1.9 TDI PD eight-valve applications. Years show the combined range for the listed versions. Individual engine codes and body styles may cover a shorter period. Match the engine code as well as the model and year.

Volkswagen

Model and chassis Years Engine codes
Golf Mk4 and Estate (1J) 1998–2006 AJM / AUY / ATD / AXR / BEW / ASZ / ARL
Bora saloon and estate (1J) 1998–2005 AJM / AUY / ATD / AXR / BEW / ASZ / ARL
Golf Mk5 (1K1) 2003–2008 BKC / BLS / BXE / BRU / BXF / BXJ
Golf Mk5 Estate (1K5) 2007–2009 BLS / BXE
Golf Plus (5M1 / 521) 2005–2009 BKC / BLS / BXE / BRU / BXF / BXJ
Jetta Mk5 (1K2) 2005–2010 BKC / BLS / BXE
Passat B5 and B5.5 (3B) 1998–2005 AJM / ATJ / AVB / AVF / AWX
Passat B6 (3C) 2005–2010 BKC / BLS / BXE
Polo Mk4 (9N) 2001–2009 ATD / AXR / BMT / ASZ / BLT
New Beetle (9C / 1C) and Cabriolet (1Y) 2001–2010 ATD / AXR / BEW / BSW depending on body style
Touran (1T1 / 1T2) 2003–2010 AVQ / BKC / BLS / BXE / BRU / BXF / BXJ
Caddy Mk3 (2K) 2004–2010 BJB / BLS / BSU
Transporter and Multivan T5 2003–2009 AXB / AXC / BRR / BRS
Sharan (7M) 2000–2010 PD applications ANU / AUY / BVK / ASZ / BTB

Audi

Model and chassis Years Engine codes
A3 (8L) 2000–2003 ATD / AXR / ASZ
A3 and A3 Sportback (8P) 2003–2010 BKC / BLS
A3 Cabriolet (8P7) 2008–2009 BLS
A4 B5 saloon and Avant (8D) 2000–2001 AJM / ATJ
A4 B6 saloon and Avant (8E) 2000–2004 AVB / AVF / AWX / BKE
A4 B7 saloon and Avant (8EC / 8ED) 2004–2008 BKE / BRB
A6 C5 saloon and Avant (4B) 2000–2005 AJM / AVF / AWX

SEAT

Model and chassis Years Engine codes
Ibiza Mk3 (6L) including BPX 1.9 TDI Cupra 2002–2009 ATD / AXR / BMT / ASZ / BLT / BPX
Ibiza Mk4 and SC (6J) 2008–2010 BLS / BXJ
Cordoba (6L2) 2002–2009 ATD / AXR / BMT / ASZ / BLT
Leon Mk1 (1M1) 2000–2006 ARL / ASZ / AXR
Leon Mk2 (1P1) 2005–2010 BKC / BLS / BXE / BXF
Toledo Mk2 (1M2) 2000–2006 ARL / ASZ / AXR
Toledo Mk3 (5P2) 2004–2009 BJB / BKC / BLS / BXE
Altea (5P1) 2004–2010 BJB / BKC / BLS / BXE / BXF
Altea XL (5P5 / 5P8) 2006–2010 BKC / BLS / BXE / BXF
Alhambra (7V) 2000–2010 PD applications ANU / AUY / BVK / ASZ / BTB

Skoda

Model and chassis Years Engine codes
Fabia Mk1 (6Y) 2000–2008 ATD / AXR. Fabia vRS: ASZ / BLT
Fabia Mk2 (542 / 545) 2007–2010 BLS / BSW
Octavia Mk1 and Estate (1U) 2000–2010 ATD / AXR / ASZ depending on body style
Octavia Mk2 and Estate (1Z) 2004–2010 BJB / BKC / BLS / BXE
Roomster (5J7) 2006–2010 AXR / BLS / BSW
Superb Mk1 (3U4) 2001–2008 AVB / AVF / AWX / BSV / BPZ
Superb Mk2 and Estate (3T) 2008–2010 BLS / BXE

Selected 2.0 TDI PD eight-valve applications

These lifters also suit selected 2.0 TDI PD engines using the same lifter specification. This set isnt suitable for 2.0 TDI 16-valve engines.

Engine code Selected applications
BMM Audi A3; VW Golf Mk5, Golf Plus, Jetta, Touran, Caddy and Eos; SEAT Leon, Altea and Toledo; Skoda Octavia
BMP VW Passat B6 and Skoda Superb Mk2
BGW VW Passat B5.5
BPW / BRC Audi A4 B7 including applicable Cabriolet versions
BRT VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra
BSS Skoda Superb Mk1

Part numbers and cross references

  • Supplied part: 8 × FAI BFS101S
  • Related OE references: 050 109 309 / 050 109 309 A / 050 109 309 C / 050 109 309 H / 050 109 309 J / 050 109 309 M / 050 109 309 N
  • Related aftermarket references: INA 420 0209 10 and AE FOL175
  • Related VAG PD lifter reference: 038 109 309 C / 038109309C

These numbers help identify the application. They arent a substitute for checking the engine code or VIN. The parts supplied are FAI BFS101S lifters. If you are unsure send us your vehicle details and engine code before ordering.

Before fitting new lifters

Inspect the camshaft lobes as well as the old lifter faces. New lifters shouldnt be fitted against a worn camshaft. Check the lifter bores and oil supply and investigate the cause of the wear before installing the replacement set.

On a PD engine diesel contamination is another reason to look beyond the worn lifters. Leaking injector seals or worn injector bores can allow fuel into the egnine oil. A rising oil level or a noticeable diesel smell needs investigation. The coating on a new lifter cannot compensate for contaminated oil.

Have the lifters fitted by a qualified mechanic using the correct preparation and installation procedure. Filling them with oil and immediately starting the engine isnt a substitute for that procedure. Follow any specified settling time before rotating or starting the engine.

FAI's PD camshaft installation bulletin TB0098 advises checking that the tappets move freely in their bores and manually rotating the engine through two complete turn before start-up to confirm free movement. Follow the timing and preparation steps in the correct sequence. Check the injector adjustment seperately if the injector operating mechanism has been disturbed.

Use engine oil with the correct VW approval for your engine and service regime. These FAI lifters are intended for standard unmodified engine applications.