Diesel car engine Skoda Rapid 1
Accessory Drive Belt — External View
1. Poly V-belt for auxiliary equipment drive 2. Guide roller for poly V-belt 3. Pulley on the crankshaft (with vibration damper, observe the correct position for assembly) 4. Fastening bolt - 10 Nm + turn an additional...
1. Poly V-belt for auxiliary equipment drive 2. Guide roller for poly V-belt 3. Pulley on the crankshaft (with vibration damper, observe the correct position for assembly) 4. Fastening bolt - 10 Nm + turn an additional...
Accessory Drive Belt — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Remove the soundproofing covering from the assembly. 2. Remove the right front wheel arch liner (for more details, see the corresponding section in the chapter Body ) 3. Unscrew the mounting bolts (3, 4, 6)...
Removal 1. Remove the soundproofing covering from the assembly. 2. Remove the right front wheel arch liner (for more details, see the corresponding section in the chapter Body ) 3. Unscrew the mounting bolts (3, 4, 6)...
Crankshaft pulley — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the accessory drive belt. 2. Remove the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts (arrows), holding the pulley from turning by the central bolt using a socket wrench, as shown in the figure below. 3. Completely...
Removal 1. Remove the accessory drive belt. 2. Remove the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts (arrows), holding the pulley from turning by the central bolt using a socket wrench, as shown in the figure below. 3. Completely...
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Remove the accessory drive belt. 2. Loosen the mounting clamps and disconnect the right boost pipe of the intake system, as shown in the figure below. 3. Using your finger to press and release the clamp,...
Removal 1. Remove the accessory drive belt. 2. Loosen the mounting clamps and disconnect the right boost pipe of the intake system, as shown in the figure below. 3. Using your finger to press and release the clamp,...
Compression check
Note. To perform the following work, it is necessary to use special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means: Hinged wrench No.10 (3220). Device for measuring compression pressure eg (V.A.G...
Note. To perform the following work, it is necessary to use special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means: Hinged wrench No.10 (3220). Device for measuring compression pressure eg (V.A.G...
Upper decorative engine cover — removal and installation
Removal Attention. If not removed correctly, the decorative engine cover holders on the cylinder head cover may break off. Therefore, it is necessary to follow all the instructions below. 1. Release the decorative...
Removal Attention. If not removed correctly, the decorative engine cover holders on the cylinder head cover may break off. Therefore, it is necessary to follow all the instructions below. 1. Release the decorative...
Engine assembly — removal and installation
Removal Note. The engine is removed together with the gearbox in a downward direction. All cable clamps (bandages) that were loosened or cut during engine removal must be reattached in the same place when the engine is...
Removal Note. The engine is removed together with the gearbox in a downward direction. All cable clamps (bandages) that were loosened or cut during engine removal must be reattached in the same place when the engine is...
Tightening torques for threaded connections
Engine support 1. Not installed on this type of engine. 2. 20 Nm + 90° (replace with a new one). 3. 30 Nm + 90° (replace with a new one). 4. 16 Nm. Transmission support 1. 50 Nm + 90° - replace with a new one. 2. 40 m +...
Engine support 1. Not installed on this type of engine. 2. 20 Nm + 90° (replace with a new one). 3. 30 Nm + 90° (replace with a new one). 4. 16 Nm. Transmission support 1. 50 Nm + 90° - replace with a new one. 2. 40 m +...
Timing Belt — External Appearance
1. Timing belt of the gas distribution mechanism drive 2. Fastening bolt, tightening torque 120 Nm + 90° 3. Crankshaft drive gear 4. Fastening nut, tightening torque 20 Nm 5. Guide toothed pulley 6. Fastening bolt,...
1. Timing belt of the gas distribution mechanism drive 2. Fastening bolt, tightening torque 120 Nm + 90° 3. Crankshaft drive gear 4. Fastening nut, tightening torque 20 Nm 5. Guide toothed pulley 6. Fastening bolt,...
Timing Belt — Removal and Installation
Removal Attention. When performing any assembly work, especially in the engine compartment due to the narrow assembly area, observe the following rules: If the toothed drive belt is replaced during repairs (except for...
Removal Attention. When performing any assembly work, especially in the engine compartment due to the narrow assembly area, observe the following rules: If the toothed drive belt is replaced during repairs (except for...
Cylinder head cover — external appearance
1. Fastening bolts, tightening torque 5 Nm 2. Fuel rail assembly 3. Fuel rail assembly mounting bolts, tightening torque 22 Nm 4. Piezoelectric fuel injector assembly 5. Fuel injector assembly mounting bolt, tightening...
1. Fastening bolts, tightening torque 5 Nm 2. Fuel rail assembly 3. Fuel rail assembly mounting bolts, tightening torque 22 Nm 4. Piezoelectric fuel injector assembly 5. Fuel injector assembly mounting bolt, tightening...
Cylinder head — external appearance
1. Cylinder head assembly 2. Washer 3. Cylinder head mounting bolt 4. Engine oil pressure sensor, tightening torque 20 Nm 5. Stud, tightening torque during installation 20 Nm 6. Eye for attaching special devices to the...
1. Cylinder head assembly 2. Washer 3. Cylinder head mounting bolt 4. Engine oil pressure sensor, tightening torque 20 Nm 5. Stud, tightening torque during installation 20 Nm 6. Eye for attaching special devices to the...
Checking the flatness of the cylinder head
Check the flatness of the cylinder head in several places using a straightedge and feeler gauges. Maximum permissible deflection: 0.1 mm. Note: Additional machining of the cylinder head on diesel engines is not...
Check the flatness of the cylinder head in several places using a straightedge and feeler gauges. Maximum permissible deflection: 0.1 mm. Note: Additional machining of the cylinder head on diesel engines is not...
Cylinder Head Gasket Markings
Part number = (arrow 1) Control code = (arrow 2) (disregard) Holes = (arrow 3) Note. Depending on the size of the piston tension over the cylinder block, cylinder head gaskets of different thicknesses are installed....
Part number = (arrow 1) Control code = (arrow 2) (disregard) Holes = (arrow 3) Note. Depending on the size of the piston tension over the cylinder block, cylinder head gaskets of different thicknesses are installed....
Removal and installation the cylinder head
Removal Attention. The engine temperature must not exceed 35°C, as loosening the screws may cause the cylinder head to warp. The pistons must not be at TDC. Attention. When performing any assembly work, especially in...
Removal Attention. The engine temperature must not exceed 35°C, as loosening the screws may cause the cylinder head to warp. The pistons must not be at TDC. Attention. When performing any assembly work, especially in...
Gas distribution mechanism — external appearance
1. Valve 2. Cylinder head assembly 3. Oil seal 4. Valve spring 5. Valve spring retainer 6. Crackers for fixing the valve 7. Lid 8. Sealing ring 9. Exhaust camshaft 10. Fastening bolt, tightening torque 10 Nm 11....
1. Valve 2. Cylinder head assembly 3. Oil seal 4. Valve spring 5. Valve spring retainer 6. Crackers for fixing the valve 7. Lid 8. Sealing ring 9. Exhaust camshaft 10. Fastening bolt, tightening torque 10 Nm 11....
Gas distribution mechanism — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the toothed drive belt from the toothed drive belt pulley on the camshaft and from the toothed drive belt pulley on the high pressure pump. 2. Remove the timing belt pulley on the camshaft. 3. Loosen...
Removal 1. Remove the toothed drive belt from the toothed drive belt pulley on the camshaft and from the toothed drive belt pulley on the high pressure pump. 2. Remove the timing belt pulley on the camshaft. 3. Loosen...
Measuring the axial clearance of the timing camshafts
Note. Necessary special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means: Universal holder for a clock type deviation indicator (MPZ-447 (VW 387)). A clock type deviation indicator, for example...
Note. Necessary special devices, control and measuring instruments, as well as auxiliary means: Universal holder for a clock type deviation indicator (MPZ-447 (VW 387)). A clock type deviation indicator, for example...
Replacing the timing belt oil seals
1. Remove the glow plugs. 2. Remove the camshafts (see the relevant section in this chapter). 3. For proper installation, mark the rocker arm mountings on the hydraulic lifters. 4. Remove the rocker arms together with...
1. Remove the glow plugs. 2. Remove the camshafts (see the relevant section in this chapter). 3. For proper installation, mark the rocker arm mountings on the hydraulic lifters. 4. Remove the rocker arms together with...
Cylinder block and crankshaft — external view
1. Crankshaft main bearing cover fastening bolt 2. Crankshaft main bearing caps 3. Crankshaft bearing shells 4. Crankshaft thrust rings 5. Needle bearing 6. Crankshaft assembly 7. Crankshaft main bearing shells
1. Crankshaft main bearing cover fastening bolt 2. Crankshaft main bearing caps 3. Crankshaft bearing shells 4. Crankshaft thrust rings 5. Needle bearing 6. Crankshaft assembly 7. Crankshaft main bearing shells
Connecting rod and piston group — appearance
1. Retaining ring 2. Upper compression ring 3. Lower compression ring 4. Oil scraper ring 5. Connecting rod cover fastening bolts, tightening torque 30 Nm + 90° 6. Connecting rod cover 7. Connecting rod bearing shells...
1. Retaining ring 2. Upper compression ring 3. Lower compression ring 4. Oil scraper ring 5. Connecting rod cover fastening bolts, tightening torque 30 Nm + 90° 6. Connecting rod cover 7. Connecting rod bearing shells...
Checking the piston ring thermal clearance
Install the ring perpendicularly from the top to the bottom of the bore in the cylinder at a distance of approximately 15 mm from the edge of the cylinder, as shown in the figure below. For installation, use a piston...
Install the ring perpendicularly from the top to the bottom of the bore in the cylinder at a distance of approximately 15 mm from the edge of the cylinder, as shown in the figure below. For installation, use a piston...
Checking the piston ring clearance by height
Before proceeding with the inspection, clean the piston ring grooves.
Before proceeding with the inspection, clean the piston ring grooves.
Checking the piston
Measure at a distance of 10 mm from the lower edge, perpendicular to the axis of the piston pin. Maximum deviation from the nominal size: 0.04 mm.
Measure at a distance of 10 mm from the lower edge, perpendicular to the axis of the piston pin. Maximum deviation from the nominal size: 0.04 mm.
Position for assembly and belonging of pistons to cylinder liners
The arrow on the piston bottom (arrows) should point towards the pulley.
The arrow on the piston bottom (arrows) should point towards the pulley.
Checking the inner diameter of the cylinders
Measure the cylinder crosswise at 3 places in the transverse direction (A) and in the longitudinal direction (B), as shown in the figure below. Maximum deviation from the nominal size: 0.10 mm.
Measure the cylinder crosswise at 3 places in the transverse direction (A) and in the longitudinal direction (B), as shown in the figure below. Maximum deviation from the nominal size: 0.10 mm.
Position for assembling bearing shells in connecting rods
Place the bearing shells into the middle of the connecting rod or connecting rod bearing cap. Size (a) = 2.5 mm.
Place the bearing shells into the middle of the connecting rod or connecting rod bearing cap. Size (a) = 2.5 mm.
Oil nozzle and relief valve
Assembly position: The guide edge of the oil spray nozzle should be aligned with the cylinder block area. Note. Oil nozzles cannot be bent. Bent oil nozzles must be replaced. 1. Screw with safety valve 2. Oil nozzle...
Assembly position: The guide edge of the oil spray nozzle should be aligned with the cylinder block area. Note. Oil nozzles cannot be bent. Bent oil nozzles must be replaced. 1. Screw with safety valve 2. Oil nozzle...
Measuring the piston protrusion above the cylinder block surface
1. Attach the piston protrusion measuring device (MP 1-107) to the cylinder block as shown in the figure below. 2. The piston protrusion must be made on each piston in two places. When assembling new pistons and an...
1. Attach the piston protrusion measuring device (MP 1-107) to the cylinder block as shown in the figure below. 2. The piston protrusion must be made on each piston in two places. When assembling new pistons and an...
Splitting the new connecting rod
With new connecting rods, it may happen that the intended break point is not completely broken. If you cannot remove the connecting rod cap manually, you must do the following: Mark the connecting rod's affiliation with...
With new connecting rods, it may happen that the intended break point is not completely broken. If you cannot remove the connecting rod cap manually, you must do the following: Mark the connecting rod's affiliation with...
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