Identification

[MK1Scirocco16v at comcast.net (Dave Ewing)]

Actually, the letters/numbers on the block is the engine code.  VW used
different combinations of heads and blocks to make different compression/hp
motors so a JH engine code is with the head and block.  If the head has been
replaced with a hydraulic head it's no longer a JH, technically.  So on a 78
you could have many different combinations but if it's a 1.6 then probably
not since they didn't have hydraulic lifters back then.  HTH!!

Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Berk" <"TBerk "@ sbcglobal . net>
To: "Erik" <pats16v@columbus.rr.com>
Cc: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: Identification


> Erik wrote:
> >
> > What is the best way to identify the motor in my 78? After digging
around in
> > the engine compartment and seeing a exhaust manifold that looks a bit
odd,
> > I'm suspicious.  The manifold outlets look like they come down inline
> > instead of next to each other.  TIA
> >
> > Erik
> >
> > _____
>
>
> Erik,
>
> Do you mean you have a header? As in the four tubes ride next to each
> other down the back of the block before collection together?
>
> There is a number on the head but there is also a flat spot on the front
> of the block, it's usually covered with grime. It'll have what the BLOCK
> code is.
>
>
> TBerk
>
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