3 Drive train
3.1 Engine
3.1.1 Air flow areas of the engine cooling system
Engine cooling output must be maintained by preventing accessories and vehicle attachments from interfering with cooling air flow areas.
Item
Description
Interference with cooling air flow in this area can result in impaired engine and gearbox cooling output.
A
Impairment of cooling air flow in this area poses a low risk of impaired drive train cooling output.
B
C
Impairment of cooling air flow in this area may result in impaired engine performance due to obstruction of charge air flow.
3.1.2 Engine selection for conversions
The vehicle converter is responsible for selecting the correct exhaust engine in accordance with the latest EEC/EU regulations or the
applicable local legislation, depending on the vehicle category and weight.
Please note the additional weight due to the vehicle conversion.
The weight is based on the reference mass, which is defined as the mass in running order, minus 75 kg for the driver, plus 100 kg uniform
mass.
As a guideline, if the reference mass used for type approval of the completed vehicle
does not exceed 2,840 kg, a light commercial vehicle engine may be specified for N1 and N2 vehicles.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Body builder guidelines – February 2023 edition
The new Amarok – Page 53 of 166
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