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Jim and All, Thanks for the input on the engine numbers. I now see the difference on the mounting surfaces you were talking about. One other, trivial, question... has anyone noticed that the wiper blades on the t-3s extend beyond the curvature of the windshield when in "park" (especially passenger side)? I have two '72 Fastys and they are both this way. I'm sure it's design, but I think it's a little weird looking. -----Original Message----- From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org> Date: Sunday, November 15, 1998 8:44 PM Subject: Re: [T3] On 13 Nov 98, at 21:36, Roby Ballard wrote: > Can anyone decipher the VW engine code as shown below. > U0357148 This is a case from a 1970 FI engine > U5037830 This is a case from a 1972 FI engine > What I need to know is how to determine the year, fuel system (1 or 2 > carbs or FI), and whether the block mates to a 4- spd or A/T. The engine number doesn't answer the MT vs AT question. For that you just have to look at the front of the case where it mates to the tranny. The AT case has a cutout there at the bottom that is not there on an MT case. I't sure there is a casting number difference, too. But that is the hard way to go. If you will study the engine removal proceedure in the Bentley manual, I think the difference will become clear to you. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org