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On 6 Nov 2002, at 21:01, Jason Weigel wrote: > Well in the parts book that goes thru 69 or how ever far Jims book goes must > list the recycled code for M249 as a aut trans. WELL I was perusing my 61-65 > repair manuals and found the answer. Yes, the re-use of M249 has come up before, and I think its earlier use has been confirmed from several sources. Still, my microfilm shows M240 as the low compression mod for all years, so it seems that even VW was confused at some time. > This engine requires fuel with a rating ofat least 90 octane and has an > aluminum plate with the wording (M249 90 octane) fixed to the two front > screws of the breather mounting. Interesting! Has anyone ever seen one of these plates? If so, please take a GOOD look at it and tell us whether it is M240 or M249, as well as the chassis and engine number it came with. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/