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Trimetal connecting rod bearings Volkswagen Audi 1.8 2.0 TSI EA888

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Set of 8 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for the Volkswagen 1.8 and 2.0 TSI / TFSI EA888 four-cylinder.

  • Brands and treatments: ACL Race and King Racing GPC
  • Compatibility: Audi A3, S3, A4, A5, TT, VW Golf GTI and R, Passat, Seat Leon Cupra, Skoda Octavia RS
  • Engine codes: EA888 Gen.1 to Gen.4
  • Available sizes: standard to +0.25 mm, increased-clearance versions (HX, STDX)

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  • The Volkswagen EA888 four-cylinder engine (1.8 and 2.0 TSI / TFSI)

    The EA888 is the Volkswagen Group's turbocharged, direct-injection in-line four-cylinder, in 1.8 and 2.0 litre form (1,798 and 1,984 cc), with chain-driven double overhead camshafts and 16 valves. Fitted to everything from the Audi A3, S3, A4, A5, Q5 and TT to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and R, Passat and Tiguan, as well as the Seat Leon Cupra and Skoda Octavia RS, it comes in several generations, Gen.1 to Gen.4, which share the same crankpin diameter: a single bearing set covers the whole family.

    From the factory, the Volkswagen Group fits this engine with standard connecting rod bearings, supplied as graded half shells (part numbers 06H 105 701 C on Gen.1 and Gen.2, 06H 105 701 P on Gen.3 and Gen.4). These bearings are sized for the loads of the original engine: as soon as power, revs or boost pressure rise, they reach their limits.

    Trimetal connecting rod bearings

    A trimetal bearing stacks three layers: a steel back, a copper-alloy intermediate layer with high load capacity and an anti-friction running surface that protects the journal. The complete set contains 8 half shells, four pairs for a four-cylinder engine.

    The original bearing relies on an aluminium alloy over a steel back, intended for low to medium loads, whereas trimetal is designed for high, sustained loads: an aluminium bi-metal takes around 8,000 psi, a performance trimetal up to 12,000 psi, 50% more. Hence better resistance and better durability on turbocharged, supercharged and high-revving engines.

    Technical specifications

    Fitment dimensions common to all references
    ACL / King bearings
    Crankpin Ø 47.758 / 47.778 mm
    Housing bore Ø 50.600 / 50.619 mm
    Width 17.4 mm    		OEM reference
    Part no. 06H 105 701 C (Gen.1, Gen.2)
    and 06H 105 701 P (Gen.3, Gen.4)
    ReferenceBrand and treatmentSizeWall thickness (mm)
    4B5562H-STDACL Race - UntreatedStandard1.405
    4B5562HX-STDACL Race - UntreatedStd, increased clearance (HX)1.392
    4B5562H-.025ACL Race - Untreated+0.0251.418
    4B5562H-.25ACL Race - Untreated+0.251.530
    CR4637GPCKing Racing - Polymer coatingStandard1.404
    CR4637GPC STDXKing Racing - Polymer coatingStd, increased clearance (STDX)1.391
    CR4637GPC.026King Racing - Polymer coating+0.0261.417
    CR4637GPC0.25King Racing - Polymer coating+0.251.531

    Running clearance

    The running clearance is the gap between the bearing and the journal where the oil film flows.

    In operation, the crankpin does not rub against the bearing: it rides on this oil film, which carries the load. Clearance sets the thickness of this film: too tight, oil flows poorly, temperature rises and the risk of seizure increases; too loose, oil escapes, the film loses load-carrying capacity and oil pressure drops. The right clearance is the balance between adequate lubrication and a well-maintained oil film.

    Size / gradeWhen to choose itACL Race SeriesKing GPC
    Standard (STD)Standard journal, not reground0.051 to 0.061 mm0.048 mm - 0.060 mm
    Increased clearance (HX / STDX)Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm0.076 to 0.086 mm0.073 mm - 0.085 mm
    +0.025 / +0.026 mmPolished journal0.051 to 0.061 mm0.048 mm - 0.060 mm
    +0.25 mmJournal reground to 0.25 mm0.051 to 0.061 mm0.048 mm - 0.060 mm

    Checking on assembly: lay a calibrated strip (Plastigauge) on the journal, torque the rod cap to spec (see the torque table below), then compare the crushed strip against the gauge to read the clearance.

    Plastigauge

    Order the Plastigauge →

    Connecting rod bolt torques

    BoltsBy torqueBy stretch (gauge)
    Original bolts (OEM), EA888 Gen.1 / Gen.245 Nm + 90°
    Forged rod ZRP, ARP2000
    (3/8″ × 38 mm)    		61 Nm0.140 to 0.152 mm
    Forged rod ZRP, ARP L19
    (3/8″ × 38 mm)    		67.8 Nm0.152 to 0.165 mm
    Forged rod Boostline, ARP2000
    (3/8″ × 38 mm)    		75 Nm0.130 to 0.140 mm
    Forged rod Boostline, ARP Custom Age 625+
    (3/8″ × 38 mm)    		115 Nm0.170 to 0.180 mm

    ARP recommends the stretch method (gauge).

    Technical guide

    The ACL and King rod bearings shown here are trimetal bearings, designed for engine building and racing. Compared with an original bearing, they handle far higher loads: they cope with increased power, high rpm or the addition of a turbo or supercharger, where a standard bearing quickly reaches its limit.

    The two brands

    ACLACL Bearing Company, an Australian manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings since 1949, offers with its Race Series precise trimetal bearings, available in many sizes and proven on built engines worldwide.
    King RacingKing Engine Bearings, an Israeli manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings since the 1960s, offers with its GPC range trimetal bearings for very high loads: a silver-based overlay containing solid lubricant particles, topped with a polymer coating that protects the bearing in case of oil starvation and metal-to-metal contact.

    Construction and advantages

    CriterionACL Race SeriesKing Racing
    Cross-sectionCross-section of an ACL Race Series trimetal bearingCross-section of a King Racing trimetal bearing
    TypeHigh-performance trimetal bearingHigh-performance trimetal bearing
    Country of manufactureAustraliaIsrael
    ConstructionTrimetal: steel back, copper layer, soft surfaceTrimetal: steel back, bronze layer, silver-based surface
    AlloyRace Series (copper-lead)GPC (silver-based overlay)
    Protective coatingNoYes, polymer coating
    Available sizesStandard to +0.25 mm (+ increased clearance HX)Standard to +0.25 mm (+ increased clearance STDX)

    Vehicle compatibility

    This connecting rod bearing set fits the EA888 four-cylinder of the following Audi, Porsche, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen models:

    BrandModel (chassis)Engine codePowerYears
    AUDIA3 / A3 Sportback / A3 Convertible / A3 Limousine (8P1, 8PA, 8P7, 8VA, 8VF, 8VS, 8VM, 8V1, 8VK, 8V7, 8VE)BYT, BZB, CAWB, CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CDAA, CHHB, CJXB, CJXC, CJXD, CJXF, CJXG, CYFB, DJHA, DJHB, DJJA, DLRA, DNUE160–310 hp2004–2020
    AUDIA4 B8 / A4 B8 Avant / A4 B9 / A4 B9 Avant / A4 Allroad B8 / A4 Allroad B9 (8K2, 8K5, 8W2, 8WC, 8W5, 8WD, 8KH, 8WH, 8WJ)CABA, CABB, CAEA, CAEB, CAED, CDHA, CDHB, CDNB, CDNC, CFKA, CNCD, CPMA, CPMB, CYMC, CYRB, CYRC120–252 hpsince 2007
    AUDITT / TT Roadster (8J3, 8J9, FV3, FVP, FV9, FVR)CCTA, CCZA, CDAA, CESA, CETA, CHHC, CJXF, CJXG, CYFB, DKTB, DLRA, DNUF160–310 hpsince 2006
    AUDIA5 / A5 Sportback / A5 Convertible (8T3, 8TA, 8F7, F53, F5P, F5A, F5F, F57, F5E)CAEA, CAEB, CAED, CDHB, CDNB, CDNC, CNCD, CNCE, CPMA, CPMB, CYMC, CYRB, CYRC160–252 hpsince 2008
    AUDIA6 C7 Avant / A6 C7 (4G5, 4GD, 4G2, 4GC)CAEB, CAED, CDNB, CHJA, CYNB, CYPA, CYPB180–252 hp2011–2018
    AUDIA7 Sportback (4GA, 4GF)CYNB, CYPA, CYPB249–252 hp2014–2018
    AUDIQ3 (8UB, 8UG)CCTA, CCZC, CPSA, CULB, CULC170–220 hp2011–2018
    AUDIQ5 (8RB, FYB, FYG)CAEB, CDNB, CDNC, CHJA, CNCB, CNCD, CNCE, CPMA, CPMB, DAXB, DAXC, DAYB, DJYA180–252 hp2008–2020
    AUDIA8 D4 (4H2, 4H8, 4HC, 4HL)CHJA, CYPA245–252 hp2012–2018
    AUDIQ7 (4MB, 4MG, 4MQ)CYMC, CYRB252 hpsince 2015
    AUDIA1 / A1 Sportback (8X1, 8XK, 8XA, 8XF)CWZA231 hp2014–2018
    AUDIQ2 (GAB, GAG)DNUE300 hpsince 2018
    PORSCHEMACAN (95B)CYNB, CYPA252 hpsince 2015
    SEATALTEA XL / ALTEA (5P5, 5P8, 5P1)BYT, BZB, CCZB, CDAA160–211 hp2007–2015
    SEATTOLEDO III (5P2)BYT, BZB, CDAA160 hp2007–2009
    SEATEXEO / EXEO ST (3R2, 3R5)CDHA, CDHB, CDND120–211 hp2010–2013
    SEATALHAMBRA (710, 711)CCZA, CDAA, DEDA160–220 hp2010–2022
    SEATLEON / LEON SC / LEON Van/Hatchback / LEON ST Van/Estate / LEON ST (1P1, 5F1, 5F5, 5F8)BZB, CCZB, CDAA, CJXA, CJXC, CJXE, CJXG, DNUC, DNUE160–310 hp2007–2020
    SKODAOCTAVIA II / OCTAVIA II Combi / OCTAVIA III / OCTAVIA III Combi (1Z3, 1Z5, 5E3, NL3, NR3, 5E5, 5E6)BZB, CCZA, CDAA, CDAB, CHHA, CHHB, DKTB, DLBA152–245 hp2005–2020
    SKODASUPERB II / SUPERB II Estate / SUPERB III / SUPERB III Estate (3T4, 3T5, 3V3, 3V5)BZB, CCZA, CDAA, CDAB, CHHB, CJXA, DNUA152–280 hp2008–2024
    SKODAYETI (5L)CDAA, CDAB152–160 hp2009–2017
    VOLKSWAGENGOLF VI / GOLF VII / GOLF V / GOLF VI Convertible / GOLF VI Van / GOLF VII Van / GOLF VII Variant / GOLF VI Variant / GOLF V Variant (5K1, 5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2, 1K1, 517, BA5, BV5, AJ5, 1K5)CAWB, CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CCZB, CDAA, CHHA, CHHB, CJXB, CJXC, CJXD, CJXE, CJXG, CULC, CXCA, CXCB, CXDA, CYFB, DJHA, DJHB, DJJA, DKTB, DLBA, DLRA, DNUC, DNUE160–360 hp2004–2020
    VOLKSWAGENCC B7 (358)CBFA, CCTA, CCZB, CDAA, CDAB152–210 hp2011–2016
    VOLKSWAGENSHARAN (7N1, 7N2)CCZA, CDAA, DEDA160–220 hp2010–2020
    VOLKSWAGENPASSAT ALLTRACK B7 Variant / PASSAT CC B6 / PASSAT B7 / PASSAT B7 Variant / PASSAT B6 Variant / PASSAT B6 / PASSAT B7 Van/Estate / PASSAT B8 / PASSAT B8 Variant / PASSAT ALLTRACK B8 Variant (365, 357, 362, 3C5, 3C2, A32, A33, 3G2, CB2, 3G5, CB5)BZB, CAWB, CBFA, CCTA, CCTB, CCZA, CCZB, CDAA, CDAB, CGYA, CHHB, CJXA, CPKA, CPRA, CXDA, DNUA152–280 hp2005–2024
    VOLKSWAGENBEETLE / BEETLE Convertible (5C1, 5C2, 5C7, 5C8)CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CPKA, CPLA, CPPA, CPRA, CULC170–220 hp2011–2019
    VOLKSWAGENJETTA IV / JETTA III (162, 163, AV3, AV2, 1K2)CAWA, CAWB, CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CPKA, CPLA, CPPA, CPRA170–211 hp2005–2017
    VOLKSWAGENEOS (1F7, 1F8)CAWB, CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CCZB200–210 hp2006–2015
    VOLKSWAGENSCIROCCO III / SCIROCCO Van (137, 138)CAWB, CCZB, CULA, CULC180–220 hp2008–2017
    VOLKSWAGENTIGUAN / TIGUAN ALLSPACE (5N_, BW2, BJ2, AD1, AX1)CAWA, CAWB, CCTA, CCTB, CCZA, CCZB, CCZC, CCZD, CHHB, CXDA170–220 hpsince 2007
    VOLKSWAGENTOUAREG (CR7, RC8)CYRC249 hp2018–2023
    VOLKSWAGENTRANSPORTER T5 Bus / TRANSPORTER T5 Van / TRANSPORTER T5 Platform/Chassis / TRANSPORTER T6 / CARAVELLE T6 Bus / TRANSPORTER T6 Van / TRANSPORTER T6 Platform/Chassis (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH, 7JD, 7JE, 7JL, SGB, SGJ, SHB, SGA, SGH, SHA, SHH, SFD, SFE, SFL)CJKB150 hp2012–2019
    VOLKSWAGENMULTIVAN T5 / MULTIVAN T6 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN, SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN)CJKB150 hp2012–2019
    VOLKSWAGENAMAROK / AMAROK Platform/Chassis (2HA, 2HB, S1B, S6B, S7A, S7B, AGD)CFPA160 hp2010–2016
    VOLKSWAGENATLAS (CA1, CA2, CA3)CXDA, DCGA220–238 hp2017–2023
    VOLKSWAGENARTEON (3H7, 3H8)DJHC, DLRB, DNUA272–280 hp2017–2024

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