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Re: [T3] engine part numbers don't match?


On Sat, 2003-11-29 at 19:17, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> 
> >A factory rebuilt engine should have the original engine number
> >"routered" out and the shop was supposed to stamp the customers 
> >old engine number on. There was usually an  "X" stamped in that area 
> >too. Someplace on the top of the case there would be the letters "KD" 
> >inked on also.
> 
> I have seen the routered out area and new numbers added before, but I've 
> never seen the inked letters. I've also seen the recycled symbol next to the 
> engine number before, stating its been recycled (rebuilt exchange?).
> 
Mention the term "KD engine" to any older factory trained VW mechanic,
and he/she will know what you mean.
I don't think the recycle symbol came in until the late '60's early
'70's, when recycling came into vogue.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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