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Engine ID Codes
VW stamped all type 1’s and pre ‘72 type 2’s on the right case half just below the generator pedestal.

The first and sometimes the second digit/letter denotes the basic engine group.
So the best you can do is narrow down the engine to a group.
Here are the groups

Type 1 Code - Year -Engine – Remarks
4 – 60 – 1200 – 40 HP
5 – 61 – 1200 – 40 HP
6 – 62 – 1200 – 40 HP
7 – 63 – 1200 – 40 HP
8 – 64 – 1200 – 40 HP
9 – 65 – 1200 – 40 HP
FO – 66 – 1300 – 8mm oil pump studs
HO/TO- 67 – 1500 – 8mm oil pump studs
H5 – 68-69 – 1500 – 8mm oil pump studs
B6 – 70 – 1600 – Dual Relief – single port
AE – 71-72 – 1600 – Dual Relief – Dual Port
AH – 73-74 – 1600 – 8mm Head studs w/case savers
AJ – 75 – 1600 – Fuel injected, no fuel pump mount.

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Removing an Engine from a Beetle

We would like to show you how to remove an engine from a Beetle. Whether you have an early beetle or a late model beetle, removing it from the car has the same principals.

We had a late model car come in that the engine had to be pulled out. Now our service guys have been removing engines from VW’s for 50 years, well maybe a little less since we are not yet 50 . But if this is your first time it would be helpful to know what to expect.

There are 4 bolts holding the engine on to the transmission. The studs go through the engine case first, meaning the nuts will be on the transmission side. There are studs that stay in place on the engine in the lower position. The two on top are bolts. Also there is an input-shaft coming out of the middle of the transmission that goes directly through the pressure plate into the pilot bearing.

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Tech Article – How to Properly Break In Your VW Engine

Many people do not understand the importance of the following the appropriate steps to prepare an engine to run for the first time. The steps are very important, and can mean life or death for a high performance engine (no kidding). The information in this article can also be a useful guide to starting an engine that has been sitting for a long period of time, since it ensures proper oiling before the engine fires. Engine Assembly Use good quality engine oil (20-50 or 30 weight) to coat all bearing surfaces, as well as the surfaces of moving parts they contact.

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