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Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:57 am

Hi,

I am trying to determine if my engine is the original that came with the car. Its a 1972 SB.

The engine has this stamped on the front:

AE 606761

Is there a chart somewhere that can tell me anything about this serial number? I looked here:

http://www.bugauto.com/volkswagen/index.php?action=VW_Type_1_Chassis_Engine_Serial_Numbers_1949-1979

but mine didn't seem to fit with the 1972's listed.

Thanks,

Jeremy

Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:02 am

It says your's is a 72 engine (AE 606 761)

1972 112 2000 000 AE-0-558-001 (USA)

Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:47 am

Thanks Glenn :)

Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:34 pm

I am also trying to figure out the year my engine was made. I have a 72 standard with an engine # of AE 912 149. If I am reading the chart correctly, its a 72 engine as well????? Can anyone verify that for me? Thanks!

Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:13 pm

I hate to seem so stupid but I cannot make heads or tails of this. My engine number does not seem to fit the chart located in the post above. I could use some help with this one. Here is the number from the small plate attached to the flange below the alternator stand. To the left of the number there appears to be a circle with some lines coming out to the left, something like the reverse of a Detriot Red wings symbol. Its been partly removed so I cannot make out what it is but I thought it might help ID the thing. Its followed by the stamped numbers below.

# B 5561 AD 337781

Its in a 79 SB vert #1592036475 but I do not know if its original to the car. I suspect it is not.

Thanks for helping me track down the items in my frankenbug.

Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:01 am

I know this is an older post and I am wondering if you are still out there? I have the same question about serial number. I too have the little plate rivetted to block and a simlar serial number. Do you have any info to share???

Thanks in advance.

Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:37 am

I believe that to be a rebuilt engine case tag put on by vw at sometime in the past.