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GreyhoundBeetleC2A Tue May 06, 2025 12:40 pm

Hello,
I have a 1974 VIN 1142390029. My engine serial number ia AE501310.
I can't seem to match up the engine with the VIN, what year is my engine?

Thanks
Tom

busdaddy Tue May 06, 2025 1:11 pm

That engine number is within the 1971 year range: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

GreyhoundBeetleC2A Tue May 06, 2025 1:18 pm

Thank you very much!
Last question, is it possible to tell if this engine had a thermostat originally installed?

Abscate Tue May 06, 2025 1:41 pm

Yes it did.

Questions, never end, however

:D

Dusty1 Wed May 07, 2025 9:40 am

U.S. import '74 cases are typically marked "AH".

I mix 'n' match. I can do without the EGR that came on '74s. I set my "AH" engines up as if it's '71 for the best of both worlds.

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