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swflmike
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Joined: February 23, 2013
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Location: North Port, FL
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 Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:35 pm Post subject: New rail owner needs help with engine type |
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I just picked up my first VW sand rail and need some help identifying the engine. I was told that it may have been from a 74 Notchback. Where can I find the info that I need? I want to start ordering parts to clean it up. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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txdunebuggy101
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Location: Houston
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| Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the Samba. The engine id # is stamped into block at the base of the alt/gen stand. It will begin with a letter then numerals. Look up that number to see what type you have.
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Vin/engine number listings cam be found here...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
Engine number should be under alternator stand if its Type 1 (uprights) some type 3 (pancakes) have engine number om case seam (where both sides join) near area of distributor...
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swflmike
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Location: North Port, FL
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| Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the help. Looks like I have a 1973 Type 1.
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Vin/engine number listings cam be found here...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
Engine number should be under alternator stand if its Type 1 (uprights) some type 3 (pancakes) have engine number om case seam (where both sides join) near area of distributor...
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