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Title: need help finding engine code
Post by: vwkevgti on 08 January 2008, 15:03

hi i need to find the engine code so i can book the car in to have the cam belt changed ive had the cover off the engine to see if the code is stamped on the head and i just cant see it it must be further down the engine some where is there an easier way to find out from the engine number  :undecided:
thanks kev   

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: Ashmond on 08 January 2008, 15:08

just below the oil cap there is a screw slightly to the left take the cover off and the engine code will be stamped there

(http://www.ukcar.com/road_tests/vw/golf-gti/gti-turbo/engine.jpg)

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: vwkevgti on 08 January 2008, 15:33

still cant find it  :cry: had the big cover off and just cant see it my engine is different to yours mine is a 1.8 20v non turbo so the inlet manafold covers the cylinder head just cant see much at all
thanks kev 
just looked om the log book and the engine number is
ang******
does that mean the code is agn ?  :laugh:

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: Ashmond on 08 January 2008, 15:39

ah kk, then im not sure mate, I only really know about 1.8t's and 1.4's - lol!

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: Chris 'N' Jen on 08 January 2008, 16:46

Is it not in your owners manual where it details the specs of all the different engines?

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: 1688bran on 08 January 2008, 18:09

Quote from: vwkevgti on 08 January 2008, 15:03

hi i need to find the engine code so i can book the car in to have the cam belt changed ive had the cover off the engine to see if the code is stamped on the head and i just cant see it it must be further down the engine some where is there an easier way to find out from the engine number  :undecided:
thanks kev   

  it should be in the log book and all around the engine and by the boot well too.....

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: richw911 on 08 January 2008, 18:22

White sticker in the boot by the spare wheel, Left hand side.  :wink:

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: GTi-Matt on 09 January 2008, 12:03

i have a programe on my works computer where u just type in the registration and all the cars details come up from tyre size to engine number and vin number, if anyone wants any help with that.

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: topher on 09 January 2008, 12:10

1.8 20V N/A = AGN

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: vwkevgti on 09 January 2008, 15:21

thanks for your help chaps ive booked it in now as engine code agn jusy hope it right  :grin: if kke1 could try my reg would be helpful my reg it xxxxxxx THANKS  :smiley:

Title: Re: need help finding engine code
Post by: Turbo_Dazza on 12 January 2008, 22:48

The Clip on the frin left hand side of the cover under that is a liitle tag sticking out there you code should be on there mate, bit late i know  :rolleyes: