Code CES (CESA)
Audi TT CESA 2.0 TFSI Turbo Petrol Engine for Sale — South Africa
- Used
- Petrol
- 2.0L
In stock, ready to crate
- 3-month, unlimited-kilometre warranty on internal engine components.
- Free SA delivery on orders of R50,000+. SADC delivery quoted
- Inspected on our floor before dispatch
Engine ID plate
AUDI · CES (CESA)- Engine code
- CES series (CESA)
- Displacement
- 2.0L (1 984 cc)
- Configuration
- Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
- Valvetrain
- DOHC, 16 valves, chain-driven
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged
- Fuel system
- FSI direct injection
- Power
- 154 kW (210 PS) in CESA form
- Torque
- 350 Nm in CESA form
- Bore x stroke
- 82.5 x 92.8 mm
- Fitted to
- Audi TT 8J 2.0 TFSI
- Condition
- Used
- Warranty
- 3 months on internal engine components; 7 days on turbo
The story of this engine
The CES series belongs to Volkswagen Group's EA888 2.0 TFSI, the chain-driven turbo four-cylinder that replaced the older belt-driven EA113. The CESA version is listed at 154 kW and 350 Nm and was used in the second-generation Audi TT 8J, mounted transversely. Its strong low-down torque is the big step up over the earlier 147 kW engines.
The TT 2.0 TFSI has a following in South Africa as a usable sports coupe and roadster, and owners generally want a matching engine to keep the car original. Because EA888 codes vary by market and year, matching the exact code to your car matters more than usual here.
The EA888 has well-known wear points. The timing chain and tensioner can stretch and should be inspected or replaced at fitment. The crankcase breather and oil separator can cause oil consumption, carbon builds up on the intake valves, and coil packs and the water pump housing are common replacement items. Use good fuel, because detonation damages pistons. Check the turbo for shaft play before installing.
Workshops like the EA888 family because it is everywhere in the VW Group range, so parts, tools and know-how are easy to find.
Compatible vehicles in South Africa
| Model | Years | SA variant names |
|---|---|---|
| Audi TT (8J) | 8J generation, confirm by VIN | 2.0 TFSI |
Fitment varies with model year, sensors and mounts. Send your VIN and we will confirm before you pay.
What's included and what's not
On the pallet
- Long block or complete engine as shown in the photos
- Engine code verified before dispatch
- Turbo only where the photos show it (confirm on WhatsApp)
Not included
- Gearbox, S tronic, clutch and flywheel
- ECU and wiring harness
- Fluids, filters and timing chain kit
- Fitment labour
Warranty, inspection and nationwide delivery
Warranty
- 3-month, unlimited-kilometre warranty on internal engine components.
- 7-day warranty on the turbocharger, where fitted.
- Fitment by an RMI-registered mechanic, with new oil, filters, coolant and a new timing belt on belt-driven engines.
Inspection
- Checked against the CES (CESA) code before it is listed.
- Compression tested and bench-checked where it applies.
- Photos and video of the unit on request.
Delivery
- Crated and dispatched from Potchefstroom to all nine provinces.
- Cross-border to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini and Malawi.
- Free delivery anywhere in South Africa on orders of R50,000 and above (incl. VAT). Smaller orders and cross-border deliveries are quoted to your town before you pay.
FAQs
Will this fit my TT if my code is CDLA, CCZA or BWA?
Those are different engine generations or outputs, with different ECU software, wiring and in some cases mounts. Send your VIN and old engine code so we can confirm the right match.
Should the timing chain be replaced?
On an EA888 with unknown history, inspecting or replacing the chain and tensioner during fitment is strongly recommended.
What warranty do I get?
Three months on internal engine components and seven days on the turbo, provided the engine is fitted by an RMI-registered workshop with new oil, filters and coolant.
Do you deliver outside South Africa?
Yes. We deliver across South Africa and to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini and Malawi.
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