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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: jjjames on July 05, 2009, 11:50:33 AM

Title: Engine Serial Numbers - How to date, etc
Post by: jjjames on July 05, 2009, 11:50:33 AM

I have looked online but I find referencing that I can make sense of.

Does anyone know what engine # AE 379 891 would be in terms of manufacture date and size - it looks like a 1600..
definitely not the original motor for the 1961 I have.

Thanks
JJ

Title: Re: Engine Serial Numbers - How to date, etc
Post by: Trevor P on July 05, 2009, 12:57:28 PM

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

Title: Re: Engine Serial Numbers - How to date, etc
Post by: Bruce on July 05, 2009, 04:27:24 PM

I don't think the Samba list goes that new.

An AE engine is from 71-72.  It's the same as a later case but comes 10mm studs and without headstud inserts.
Perfectly good base to build any engine with.

Title: Re: Engine Serial Numbers - How to date, etc
Post by: jjjames on July 05, 2009, 06:00:30 PM

Thanks for the info Bruce, the Samba has some info, but is hard to disseminate. I appreciate the info.
JJ