{"product_id":"king-engine-bearings-tw1088am-vw-audi-dkta-thrust-washer","title":"King Engine Bearings TW1088AM Thrust Washer Set VW\/Audi DKTA 2.0T","description":"\u003ch4\u003eKing Engine Bearings TW1088AM Thrust Washer Set\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King Engine Bearings TW1088AM Thrust Washer Set is a bi-metal crankshaft thrust washer set built for the Volkswagen and Audi DKTA 2.0T EA888 Gen III engine. Thrust washers control crankshaft end play, limiting fore and aft movement of the crankshaft in the block during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-Metal Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - AM series bi-metal design for durable OE-quality replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e - Machined to King's tolerances for the DKTA EA888 Gen III engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrankshaft End Play Control\u003c\/strong\u003e - Maintains correct crankshaft positioning during engine operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiguan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0T DKTA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018-Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0T DKTA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019-Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ3 Sportback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0T DKTA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Engine Bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTW1088AM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrust Washer Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM Bi-Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDKTA EA888 Gen III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Engine Bearings TW1088AM thrust washer set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout King Engine Bearings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Engine Bearings specializes in main, connecting rod, camshaft, and thrust washer bearings for automotive, racing, marine, and industrial engines, manufacturing bi-metal and tri-metal bearings engineered for OE-replacement and racing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a thrust washer do\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thrust washer controls end play in the crankshaft, limiting its fore and aft movement inside the engine block during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit both automatic and manual transmission vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thrust washer fitment is determined by the engine, not the transmission, so this set fits the DKTA engine regardless of transmission type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace the thrust washers when replacing main bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to replace thrust washers whenever the main bearings are serviced, since both wear together and affect crankshaft positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material are these thrust washers made from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are bi-metal thrust washers in King's AM series construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this set be used for a racing or performance build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. King's AM series bi-metal thrust washers are suitable for both OE-replacement and moderately performance-oriented rebuilds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if my crankshaft end play is out of spec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure crankshaft end play with a dial indicator during engine assembly and compare it to the manufacturer's specification before finalizing the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these washers reusable after removal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Thrust washers should be replaced any time they are removed from the engine rather than reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools are needed for installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires standard engine assembly tools and is typically performed during a full engine rebuild or bottom end service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the crankshaft and clean all mating surfaces before installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the thrust washers at the specified main bearing location per the engine's factory service manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the crankshaft and verify correct thrust washer seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure crankshaft end play with a dial indicator to confirm it is within specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete final assembly per the factory service manual torque specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"King Engine Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46482887802959,"sku":"KINGTW1088AM","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/king-tw1088am-thrust-washer-set-vw-audi-dkta.jpg?v=1787609193","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/king-engine-bearings-tw1088am-vw-audi-dkta-thrust-washer","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}