TheSamba.com :: View topic - New rail owner needs help with engine type

Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:35 pm

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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Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:00 pm

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.

Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:04 pm

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...

Dale

Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:54 pm

Thanks for the help. Looks like I have a 1973 Type 1.
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Dale M. wrote: 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...

Dale