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Offline Scottymon

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How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
« on: April 21, 2015, 09:41:32 am »
My car had a new engine fitted at 40k by VW previous owner... My car is a 55 plate so would be AXX... However I'm sure there's a chance they could have fitted a BWA.. Is there any visual way to tell?

The reason I ask is because there's two different types of LUK flywheel for each engine :confused: :rolleye:

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Re: How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2015, 01:28:15 pm »
Looking at the engine block. Under the cam cover on the right (above gearbox.  You should see it stamped what the engine is.

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Re: How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2015, 06:42:59 pm »
The cambelt cover on the left hand side should have a sticker with engine code on - unless this was retained from previous engine
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Re: How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2015, 11:54:10 am »
Thanks guys, it's a AXX :happy2: