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Crankshaft drive
Crankshaft
Supported at five points, the crankshaft is forged from tempered steel.
Two connecting rods are located on each crank pin.
Due to different gearboxes, the crankshaft fitted in the 4.2l V8 5V engine in the Phaeton has an 8-hole pattern, and
that in the Touareg a 10-hole pattern, to the drive plate.
Connecting rods
The connecting rods are machined as complete parts
and are finally separated by a tool, exerting great
force, to form the connecting rod and connecting rod
bearing cap. This process is called "cracking".
Pistons
The aluminium pistons are equipped with a valve
pocket for the centre intake valve. Thanks to the valve
pocket, the pistons are cylinder bank-specific.
S341_025
S341_024
S341_023
S341_026
Phaeton crankshaft
with 8-hole pattern
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Valve pocket