Bigbear Well-known member Joined Jul 31, 2012 Messages 1,253 Reaction score 0 Location Sheppey, kent May 8, 2014 #1 Is it possible to find out your original engine number to compare to the engine currently fitted?
P paul_q Well-known member Joined May 4, 2008 Messages 582 Reaction score 12 May 8, 2014 #2 I could when I applied for my vans birth certificate but due to German privacy laws it had to be on a separate form.
I could when I applied for my vans birth certificate but due to German privacy laws it had to be on a separate form.
vwcanuck Well-known member Joined Sep 27, 2012 Messages 331 Reaction score 0 May 9, 2014 #3 This link from TS has a detailed list matching VIN numbers with original engine codes for all VW buses http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/chassisdating.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This link from TS has a detailed list matching VIN numbers with original engine codes for all VW buses http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/chassisdating.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bigbear Well-known member Joined Jul 31, 2012 Messages 1,253 Reaction score 0 Location Sheppey, kent May 9, 2014 #4 I've not looked on the engine to confirm the number but the v5 says the engine no U0415853. Does that sound correct for a 1970 US import?
I've not looked on the engine to confirm the number but the v5 says the engine no U0415853. Does that sound correct for a 1970 US import?