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VW Bora (A4, 1998-2005) repair manuals - petrol and diesel
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VW Golf & Bora - 4-cyl Petrol & Diesel (April 1998 - 2000) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volkswagen Golf and Bora, petrol and diesel.
Petrol engines: 4 cylinders -
- 1.4 (1390 cc, engine codes AHW, AKQ, APE and AXP)
- 1.6 8V (1595 cc, AEH, AKL and APF)
- 1.6 16V (1595 cc, ATN and AUS)
- 1.8 (1781 C, AGN)
- 1.8 Turbo (1781 cc, AGU, AQA and ARZ)
- 2.0 (1984 cc, APK and AQY).
Diesel engines:
- 1.9 (1896 cc, AGP and AQM)
- 1.9 Turbo (1896 cc, AGR, ALH, AHF and ASV).
Production years: 1998-2000.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the 2.3 litre V-5 petrol engine, the 1.9 litre diesel engine with unit injectors, the 4-Motion 4x4 or the Cabriolet.

This Haynes manual for the Gulf and Bora describes service and repair of the 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.8 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.71 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2015) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (3727) |
| ISBN: | 9780857339683 |
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Volkswagen Golf IV et Bora - essence 1.4 - 1.6 - 1.8 (GTi) (depuis 01/1998) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 618.1
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 618) repair manual covering the Volkswagen Golf IV and Bora petrol models.
Petrol engines:
- 1.4 L 16V (1390 cc, 55 kW/75 hp, engine code AHW)
- 1.6 L (1595 cc, 74 kW/100 hp, AEH)
- 1.6 L (1595 cc, 74 kW/100 hp, AKL)
- 1.8 20V Turbo (1781 cc, 110 kW/150 hp, AGU)
Production years: since 1/1998.
This Revue Technique for the VW Golf IV and Bora petrol models describes extensively service and repair of the 4- and 5-cylinder petrol engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
- Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
- An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
- Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Product details
| Details: | 212 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 618.1) |
| ISBN: | 9782726861813 |
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VW Golf IV / Bora - Benziner und Diesel (ab 09/1997) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst
Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 211, reprint) for the Volkswagen Golf IV and Bora.
Petrol engines:
- 4 cylinders - 1.4 L (75 hp), 1.6 litre (100 hp), 1.8 L (125 hp), 1.8 L Turbo (150 hp) and 2.0 L (115 hp)
- V5 - 2.3 L (150 hp)
- VR6 - 2.8 L (204 hp, 4Motion).
Diesel engines: 4 cylinders - 1.9 SDI (68 hp) and 1.9 TDI (90, 110 and 115 hp).
Production years: since 09/1997.
![Pages of the book [JH 211] VW Golf IV / Bora (ab 09/1997) (1)](../afb/details/PP01973.jpg)
- This owner's guide for the VW Golf IV and Bora describes maintenance and repair of the petrol and diesel engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
- Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
- This manual contains also adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.
- Reprint of the 2nd edition (2003).
Product details
| Author: | Dieter Korp |
| Details: | 306 pages, 26.5 x 20 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated with 250 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2017) |
| Series: | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (211) |
| ISBN: | 9783613019737 |
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VW Golf IV (9/1997-9/2003), Golf IV Variant (5/1999-5/2006), Bora (9/1998-5/2005), Bora Variant (5/1999-9/2004) - Benziner | So wird's gemacht
Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 111) for the Volkswagen petrol models:
- Golf IV (09/1997-09/2003)
- Bora (09/1998-05/2005)
- Golf IV Variant (05/1999-05/2006)
- Bora Variant (05/1999-09/2004).
Petrol engines:
- 1.4 L (55 kW/75 hp, 09/97-05/06)
- 1.6 L (74 kW/100 hp, 09/97-08/00)
- 1.6 L (75 kW/102 hp, 09/00-05/06)
- 1.6 L (77 kW/105 hp, 11/99-05/06)
- 1.6 L (81 kW/110 hp, 10/01-05/06)
- 1.8 L (92 kW/125 hp, 09/97-06/00)
- 1.8 L (110 kW/150 hp, 09/97-09/03)
- 1.8 L (132 kW/180 hp, 06/01-09/03)
- 2.0 L (85 kW/115 hp, 11/98-05/06)
- 2.3 L (110 kW/150 hp, 09/97-09/00)
- 2.3 L (125 kW/170 hp, 10/00-09/03)
- 2.8 L (150 kW/204 hp, 05/99-09/03).
The initial section of this manual for the VW Golf IV and Bora covers inspection and daily maintenance of the petrol engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).
Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.
- Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
- 21Duidelijke wiring diagrams of the main circuits.
Product details
| Author: | Rüdiger Etzold |
| Details: | 336 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 607 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2019) |
| Series: | So wird's gemacht (111) |
| ISBN: | 9783768810593 |
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VW Golf IV (9/1997-9/2003), Golf IV Variant (5/1999-5/2006), Bora (9/1998-5/2005), Bora Variant (5/1999-9/2004) - Diesel | So wird's gemacht
Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 112) for the Volkswagen diesel models:
- Golf IV Limousine Diesel (09/1997-09/2003)
- Golf IV Variant Diesel (05/1999-05/2006)
- Bora Limousine Diesel (09/1998-05/2005)
- Bora Variant Diesel (05/1999-09/2004).
Diesel engines:
- 1.9 L (50 kW/68 hp, 11/97-09/05)
- 1.9 L (66 kW/90 hp, 09/97-09/02)
- 1.9 L (74 kW/100 hp, 10/00-05/06)
- 1.9 L (81 kW/110 hp, 09/97-09/02)
- 1.9 L (85 kW/115 hp, 05/99-09/01)
- 1.9 L (96 kW/130 hp, 11/00-09/04)
- 1.9 L (110 kW/150 hp, 09/00-05/06).
The initial section of this manual for the VW Golf IV Diesel and Bora Diesel covers inspection and daily maintenance of the 1.9 L diesel engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).
Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.
- Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
- 38 clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.
Product details
| Author: | Rüdiger Etzold |
| Details: | 324 pages, 26.5 x 20 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 545 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2016) |
| Series: | So wird's gemacht (112) |
| ISBN: | 9783768810654 |
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