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Subject:Re: guess the engine
From:EMZ
Date:Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:29:43 -0500

Enginecode: ox 552-709  ?????
   Sorry I don't thing so.   If this is the number near the distributor
please try scrapping this area clean!.  It may be rusted and filled with
dirt.  The number should start with 2 or 3 letters. These letters will
tell where the engine came from.. Example: GX is from an early A2
GOlf/Jetta, with CIS fuel system.  RV late A2 90-92 Golf/Jetta Digifant
fuel system.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Tue, 28 Jan 2003, Jessup Coffin wrote:

> Hey there all, trying to define what engine is in the back of my vanagon.
> I've been told that is everything from a 75 rabbit engine, to an 80 dasher,
> or 89 golf. I have no clue, and neither does the person I got it from. I
> found the engine code: ox 552-709, tried running that through the local auto
> parts store, dealership and even VW central. None of them could help me
> though, they didn't have it catalogued by the engine code, only the vins,
> which doesn't help since the engine is before they bothered putting hte vins
> on it.
>
> All I can think to describe is that it's an inline four, with CIS fuel
> injection, water cooled and resembels a rabbit type engine.
>
> Any help would be most appreciated.
>
> Jessup
>
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