Piston Installation And Cylinder Orientation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 1996 Volkswagen Passat, and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Piston cylinders 1 and 2:
- Larger intake valve chamber toward flywheel (arrows)
- Piston cylinders 3 and 4:
- Larger intake valve chamber toward pulleys (arrows)
NOTE:
Piston orientation is indicated by a colored mark on the piston crown.
- Pistons for cylinders 1 and 2: marked 1/2
- Pistons for cylinders 3 and 4: marked 3/4