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themurdocks
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:00 pm    Post subject: Engine Code AK question Reply with quote
I recently purchased a 72 VW SB that has an engine code of AK157272.

VIN is 1122784068.

I have searched the forum and looked at the technical section under engine codes and have not found any AK codes.

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Tim
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's a replacement case.
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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
mharney wrote:
It's a replacement case.


AK's are good cases too... should be dual relief with big oil galley's and 8mm studs with factory case inserts.
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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
AK should be a 73-74 vintage case with all the features Keith listed.
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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you all for the information; very helpful

Tim
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
mharney wrote:
It's a replacement case.


I know this tread is old, but AK engines are not replacement cases. My '73 Super has an AK case and Wolfsburg confirmed that it is the original engine.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Code AK question Reply with quote
Yep, AK was a fairly common 1973 case, along with AH.
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