Matching numbers engine

Post it here, if it doesn't fit any of the above.

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Post Reply
Robbievanguy
Registered user
Posts: 12
Joined: 03 Jan 2017, 08:07
80-90 Mem No: 0

Matching numbers engine

Post by Robbievanguy »

Hi guys ,don't know if this is the right section but here goes,my 83 Devon show 33000 miles ,but no history ,there are some tell tale signs ie foot pedal rubbers little wear ,seats still nice and firm steering wheel as new ,miles reading nice and straight,my question is how will I know if it is still the original engine ,it really is silky smooth and quiet I'm only the 4 th owner bought it of a mate who hardly used it first owner did most of the mileage ,sorry about the long winded post ,but a gots to know cheers rob.

User avatar
marlinowner
Registered user
Posts: 1530
Joined: 28 Jan 2014, 12:02
80-90 Mem No: 13646
Location: Scottish Borders

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by marlinowner »

http://www.volkswagen-automuseum.de/en/ ... heets.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1993 SA VW T25/T3 2.5i Microbus/homebrew camper
1981/1968 Marlin Kitcar TR6 Engine

Robbievanguy
Registered user
Posts: 12
Joined: 03 Jan 2017, 08:07
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by Robbievanguy »

Ta I will check it out.

User avatar
bigherb
Registered user
Posts: 2579
Joined: 27 Mar 2008, 13:50
80-90 Mem No: 5789
Location: West Kent

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by bigherb »

Or if you post the number I can tell you the month it was made.
1982 Camper 1970 1500 Beetle Various Skoda's, Ariel Arrow

Robbievanguy
Registered user
Posts: 12
Joined: 03 Jan 2017, 08:07
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by Robbievanguy »

Will do that at weekend ,where is it ,cheers rob.

User avatar
bigherb
Registered user
Posts: 2579
Joined: 27 Mar 2008, 13:50
80-90 Mem No: 5789
Location: West Kent

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by bigherb »

Depends on which engine you have Aircooled, watercooled petrol/Diesel
1982 Camper 1970 1500 Beetle Various Skoda's, Ariel Arrow

Robbievanguy
Registered user
Posts: 12
Joined: 03 Jan 2017, 08:07
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by Robbievanguy »

It's water cooled 1.9 petrol cheers.

User avatar
bigherb
Registered user
Posts: 2579
Joined: 27 Mar 2008, 13:50
80-90 Mem No: 5789
Location: West Kent

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by bigherb »

It is on the face of the crankcase underneath the breather tower.
Image
1982 Camper 1970 1500 Beetle Various Skoda's, Ariel Arrow

Robbievanguy
Registered user
Posts: 12
Joined: 03 Jan 2017, 08:07
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by Robbievanguy »

Cheers herb will post up at weekend I work away.

Robbievanguy
Registered user
Posts: 12
Joined: 03 Jan 2017, 08:07
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by Robbievanguy »

Ok checked for engine no ,ain't got one ,it been rubbed of or filed off ,just a shiny plate with nothing on it ,could this be a recon,any way it is running sweet .

User avatar
bigherb
Registered user
Posts: 2579
Joined: 27 Mar 2008, 13:50
80-90 Mem No: 5789
Location: West Kent

Re: Matching numbers engine

Post by bigherb »

Robbievanguy wrote:,could this be a recon,
Yes it is not original.
1982 Camper 1970 1500 Beetle Various Skoda's, Ariel Arrow

Post Reply