

| ENGINE BEARINGS | ||
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MAIN BEARING SET |
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| Part# | ||
| 5M1538H |
5M1538HX |
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| Sizes | STD, .025, .25, .50 | STD |
| Oil Clearance | Standard | + 0.001" Extra |
| Half Type | Upper & Lower | |
| Material | Tri-metal | |
| Min Std Shaft Size | 2.3611in / 59.971mm | |
| Max Std Shaft Size | 2.3618in / 59.990mm | |
| Min Std Tunnel Size | 2.5591in / 65.000mm | |
| Max Std Tunnel Size | 2.5598in / 65.019mm | |
| Max Wall at Crown | 0.0980in / 2.490mm | 0.0930in / 2.478mm |
| Max Overall Length |
0.787in / 20.00mm #1,2,4,5 0.982in / 24.94mm #3 thrust |
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| Notes | ||
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Diagram |
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Timing belt:
Length: 1457mm
Width: 29mm
Number of tooth: 153
Balance belt:
Length: 520mm
Width: 13mm
Number of tooth: 65
Gates' timing belts offer a precision fit with easy installation and no interference engine damage - exactly what you've come to expect from the worldwide leader in timing belts.
- Tensile cord reinforced with premium, high-strength glass cords.
- Gripping teeth with aramid fiber technology and high saturation HNBR elastomeric composites for exceptional durability and heat resistance.
- Wear-resistant tooth jacket supported by reinforced nylon fabric and double-tooth stability.
The superior construction of Gates timing belts makes them 300 percent stronger than the standard aftermarket belt while providing up to three times the heat resistance.


| ENGINE BEARINGS | ||
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CON ROD BEARING SET |
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| Part# | ||
| 4B1568H |
4B1568HX |
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| Sizes | STD, .025, .25 | STD |
| Oil Clearance | Standard | + 0.001" Extra |
| Half Type | Identical Halves | |
| Material |
Tri-metal Hardened steel backs |
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| Min Std Shaft Size |
1.8888in / 47.975mm |
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| Max Std Shaft Size |
1.8894in / 47.9911mm |
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| Min Std Tunnel Size |
2.0472in / 52.000mm |
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| Max Std Tunnel Size |
2.0478in / 52.015mm |
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| Max Wall at Crown |
0.0785in / 1.993mm |
0.0780in / 1.980mm |
| Max Overall Length |
0.787in / 20.00mm |
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| Notes | .. | |
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Diagram |
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Product detailed specification |
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Bore size |
81.00mm |
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Stroke |
86.40mm |
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JE Pistons compression ratio (CR) |
9.25:1 |
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OEM compression ratio (CR) |
9.5:1 |
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Dome volume (CC) |
-2.7cm3 |
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Compression height (CH) |
32.66mm |
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Pin diameter |
20mm |
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Features |
Accepts Turbo and Nitrous, coated round piston skirt |
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Fits for |
VAG - 1.8T 20V |

