How to identify engine? 1600? 1500? other?
 

How does one identify an engine? What do you look for?

A buddy of mine has an old aircooled bug, which he thinks has a 1600DP in it, but isnt sure.

How do i determine what engine it is? We have no idea if this is the stock engine or not, so we need another way to determine..

there's a number at the bottom of the alternator stand, post it here and I'll find out.

unless I'm mistaken, Vw only had Dual port engines that were 1600's. And on top of that, the case only tells you what the engine was when it came from the factory. Almost 30 years ago. My buddy has seen an engine with stock carb and exhaust and it was an 1835. :laugh:

Still, the numbers will give you an idea of what size engine, but they're not 100% correct all the time.

Just something to think about.

Tom, can you help me, my engine number is BS418192? Cannot find info in BS prefixes. It's a t1 double port for shure though.

This should help you
http://type2.com/bartnik/enginecodes.htm

looks like its a 1600 B5 code

it's logic, but what does single relief means.

I have no idea as im new to the AC sceen. Im a WC guy:D

Look at the bottom of the case theres only one of the big flat blade screws there, at the rear of the case near the pulley.

to answer the single relieif question single relief is how many reliefs in the case they look like flat head screws that have springs when you remove the screw. kinda hard to exlpain