BEW or BRM??? | TDIClub Forums Both the BRM and BEW engines have potential cam issues due to a design flaw The best thing to do when considering purchase would be to have a good mechanic pop the valve cover and take a good look at the cams You will want to use a very high quality oil (Mobil 1: Turbo Diesel Truck for instance) once the car is beyond the warranty mileage
BEW EGR delete - TDIClub Forums Hey all, I'm planning on deleting the EGR on my BEW soon I am wondering if anyone else has done this and what I should expect to come as far as fuel economy and performance
BRM BEW differences? - TDIClub Forums Also, BEW is a Mk4 thing and BRM is a Mk5 thing You won't see them exchanged in the other vehicle platform (not from the factory, at least) Although the engines are basically similar, the reorganization of the accessories on the BRM compared to the BEW means you can't interchange them as a whole between the Mk4 and Mk5 platforms For example, the turbo on the BRM is turned around facing the
ALH vs BEW - TDIClub Forums BEW is a PD-type Bosch DFI system, EDC16 ALH has 90hp, BEW has 100 ALH has 155tq, BEW has 177 ALH gets bolted to a rando-fail 01M (4 speed) slushbox option BEW gets bolted to a Jatco 09A (5 speed) slushbox option ALH requires 505 00 oil BEW requires 505 01 oil BEW has a sturdier crank and rods, and camshaft driven higher pressure injectors
BEW to ALH turbo swap?? | TDIClub Forums Physically a BEW turbo will bolt to the engine, but I'm pretty sure the engine management is different, so your ALH ECU will not be happy and the harness won't match Quoting @oilhammer -- "ALH has a Garrett turbo BEW has a BW turbo The ALH actuator has no vane sensor, the BEW does So, you'd need to somehow modify the ALH actuator to work, which in addition to the hardware part of mounting
Is the bew a good engine? - TDIClub Forums The BEW is an alright engine, the first of the PD engine type (higher injection pressures with more precise timing allowing for better power and lower emissions compared to the ALH) It had cam issues, as does the BRM (found in the 2005 5-2007 Jetta TDI) It's not a "common" problem, it's an inevitable problem
ALH vs BEW Motors - TDIClub Forums Have a BEW jetta wagon myself that gets treated like a truck (have fit a full VR + trans and engine crane in the back of it) and it serves it's purpose The KP39 turbo on the BEWs is a bit moody with tuning, but you can make around 150-160HP 280lb-ft on stock components
BEW BHW compatibility, Passat Engines, and More The BHW can mount to the MK4 transmission, though you will need to use the BEW accessory brackets, oil pump, oil pan, turbo and etc The BHW is mounted longitudinally from the factory The bolts to mount the transmission to the engine can be reused Most everything as regards sensors and all are similar, though the BHW has a EGT sensor from the factory But if you are running the BEW ecm and
P0299 - Boost Pressure Regulation error - BEW - TDIClub Forums The first place to look for a boost leak on a BEW is where the hose clips into the intake That's what the Doggie Collar is for If that is ok, you need to look at boost requested vs boost actual with VCDS When you see it's way off, you need to pull the hose that comes off of the turbo and check that the turbo is still together