This OEM-Plus EA888 Gen 3 engine is precision-rebuilt to a higher standard than factory, with upgraded reliability measures to address the common weaknesses of the platform. Perfect for fast-road and track builds up to 500bhp.
Available for immediate dispatch. (Full specification below)
💷 Price includes a £1,000 refundable surcharge – refunded once your old engine is received and inspected (block & crank must be serviceable).
📦 Free pallet delivery to your chosen garage or installer.
🔧 Hand-built by UNA Performance with nearly 20 years of engine-building experience. Every unit is measured, machined, blueprint-checked and assembled to tight tolerances for maximum reliability and performance.
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✅ Full Specification
Engine Build Specification
Block freshly honed and measured
Block decked/skimmed
New OEM pistons
New piston rings (ring gaps set) – helps prevent the common EA888 ring land cracking issue
New OEM crankshaft
Crankshaft polished
New mains and big-end bearings
All tolerances measured and plastigauged
Cylinder head pressure-tested & skimmed
Valves polished
Valve seats cut & valves lapped in
Uprated valve stem seals – prevents common oil-consumption failures
Hydraulic tappets collapsed and cleaned
New head gasket & head bolts
New timing chain kit
Oil pump stripped, checked & cleaned
New sump gasket
New lower timing cover
New front crank seal
New rear main seal
Suitability
✅ EA888 Gen 3 engines
✅ Compatible engine codes: CJX, DJH, DNU
✅ Suitable for Golf R, Audi S3, Leon Cupra, Golf GTI & other VAG models using EA888 Gen 3
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✅ Warranty
6-month labour warranty on workmanship.
Parts covered by manufacturer warranty where applicable.
⚠️ Warranty does not cover damage from incorrect installation, mapping/overboost, oil starvation, overheating or motorsport/track use.
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🚛 Core Surcharge
A £1,000 core surcharge is included and refunded once your old engine is returned and inspected (block & crank must be serviceable).
