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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: thebr on 22 November 2010, 20:34

Title: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: thebr on 22 November 2010, 20:34

Ok, I kinda embarrassed to ask but,
  I have according to my Engine Plate a VW AG 1.8 20v 1J,  or in laymans terms a Golf GTI 1.8 Non Turbo (for my sins).

However when i go looking for parts it asks for example if its a 1J1 or an AGN or AGU or a BAF.

Now i can pretty much rule out a BAF, but how do i tell if its an AGN or AGU?  Also i assume "1J1" is just a 1J but cant seem to find a definitive answer.

Can somebody clear it up for me (and then bury the post to hide my shame).  :grin:

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: tech1889 on 22 November 2010, 21:07

take that long number off the above post its your VIN number..

the engine code should be stamped on front left of engine.. sticker on right hand suspension strut.. and in handbook..

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: Dave_IOW on 22 November 2010, 21:10

Wont be AGU as thats turbo model..

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: thebr on 22 November 2010, 21:33

Quote from: tech1889 on 22 November 2010, 21:07

take that long number off the above post its your VIN number..

the engine code should be stamped on front left of engine.. sticker on right hand suspension strut.. and in handbook..

The code that was up there did not have the serial number on it (not that daft), I've removed it anyway.

It was on the right hand suspension strut that i took the details above, it only says AG nor AGN or AGU, and 1J not 1J1 which is why im confused.

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: tech1889 on 22 November 2010, 21:37

it should be stamped on the engine and on that sticker.. if it says agm then yours is a agn..

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: thebr on 22 November 2010, 21:47

Quote from: tech1889 on 22 November 2010, 21:37

it should be stamped on the engine and on that sticker.. if it says agm then yours is a agn..

You missing my point, it only says AG - it does not say AGN or AGU just AG, but when i look around everything talks about AGN or AGU - three letters, not two.

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: Adam on 23 November 2010, 01:00

Could you take a picture of the sticker? It should also be in the spare wheel well as well.

It will 90% be a AGN. The 1J is the platform, it is used to identify parts with the motor (platform). eg, 1j is a Golf 8n is a Audi TT ect.

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: Wayne on 23 November 2010, 09:13

Can a VW dealer not tell you if you supply the reg.

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: thebr on 23 November 2010, 11:51

I found it,
  It doesn't mention it on the engine label but it is mentioned in the manual on the sticker that was placed there when it was bought.  Its an AGN.

Not the easiest thing to find out.

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: richw911 on 23 November 2010, 19:03

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89491.msg737282#msg737282  :smiley:

Title: Re: Correct Engine Code - Cant work it out.
Post by: thebr on 24 November 2010, 14:38

Now he tells me  :grin: