Jan 11, 2017 · 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 …

Nov 23, 2017 · The BEW was the predecessor to the BRM in that the BEW was the first generation of North American Pumpe Duse engine. However, even so, the BEW shares very few parts with the …

Aug 29, 2025 · Has anyone had any luck with tandem pump rebuild kits for the bew? I believe I have a small leak coming out if a seal inside the tandem pump. It’s hard to find these kits really so has …

Dec 6, 2008 · 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 …

Apr 14, 2011 · 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 …

Mar 2, 2016 · 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 …

Jul 9, 2019 · I just went through turbo replacement on my BEW as well. Did EGR cooler delete/blockoff (cheap amazon kit), intake manifold cleaning (soaked in a bucket of diesel then pressure washed), …

Apr 13, 2011 · It has done this twice now to me over the last two days. After the car gets to operating temperature, it starts to stumble at any RPM. I thought this was due to the EGR, as I recently had to …

Feb 9, 2010 · I would be *MOST worried about ALH valves hitting BEW pistons. BEW crank, with an ALH tone ring is a start. BEW rods are stronger, so ASZ/ARL or BRM pistons would be an option …

Oct 5, 2012 · Im curious about peoples experiences and opinions on which engines get better gas mileage the ALH or BEW. I have a BEW and I average about 40-43 mpg on the highway and on my …