How can i identify the year and size of my VW engine?

I just purchaced a Rail/buggy titled a 1965 Bug but im not sure if it is the original engine or not. are there any stampings anywhere to identify. or any tricks to tell the year and size? .How can i identify the year and size of my VW engine?Stamped identification number, often underneath the generator pedestal or near the center of the case halvesHow can i identify the year and size of my VW engine?internet answer



1966 (1 Aug 65 to 31 July 66)

Chassis 116,000,001 - 116,1021,300

Engine D 0,000,001 - D 0,095,049 1200 34bhp (DIN)

Engine E 0,000,001 - E 0,006,000 1300 37bhp (DIN)

Engine F 0,000,001 - F 0,940,716 1300 40bhp (DIN)



Note new engine numbering system. The prefix determines the engine type.



1300 engine introduced.

"1300" badge on engine lid.

30PICT/1 carburettor.

Cam bearing added to engine.

Emergency blinker switch.

Ventilated wheel slots and flatter hub caps.

Bigger rear view mirror.

Headlight dimmer moved to turn signal lever.

Centre dashboard defroster outlet.

Horn ring - semi circle.

Ball joint front suspension replaces king pins.

Improved torsion bars and shock absorbers.

Needle wheel bearings replace ball bearings.

Outer door handles changed from square pushbutton to round pushbutton.

Locking front seatbacks were introduced.







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1967 (1 Aug 66 to 31 Jul 67)

Chassis 117,000,001 - 117,999,000

Engine D 0,095,050 - D 0,234,014 34bhp(DIN)1200

Engine E 0,006,001 - E 0,014,000 37bhp(DIN)1300(US-M240smog)

Engine F 0,940,717 - F 1,237,506 40bhp(DIN)1300

Engine L 0,000,001 - L 0,019,335 40bhp(DIN)1500(US-M240smog)

Engine H 0,204,001 - H 0,874,199 44bhp(DIN)1500



1500 engine introduced - similar to earlier type 2 (bus, kombi) engine, but without the rear cross member mounting point.

"Volkswagen" badge on engine lid.

12 volt electrics.

Generator increased from 180 to 360 watts.

Voltage regulator moved from generator to under rear seat.

Rear track increased with wider swing axles to 1350mm.

Clutch diameter increased from 180 to 200mm on 1300/1500 models.

130 tooth ring gear (flywheel) replaces 109 tooth.

Dual brake cylinder system (drum brakes).



Front discs (single circuit) on 1500 models to some countries (but not US).

Outside door handle has push button.

Inside door handles recessed.

Two speed wipers.

Back-up lights (on US models).

Vertical headlights replace sloped glass.

US models get sealed beam headlights (other countries retain bulb-and-reflector).

Locking buttons on doors.

Driver's armrest on door.

Slimmer chrome trim on outside.

Driver's outside mirror becomes standard.

Rear anti-sway bar added.







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1968 (1 Aug 67 to 31 Jul 68)

Chassis 118,000,001 - 118,1016,100

Engine D 0,234,014 - D 0,382,979 34bhp(DIN)1200

Engine E 0,014,001 - E 0,015,981 37bhp(DIN)1300(US-M240smog)

Engine F 1,237,507 - F 1,296,298 40bhp(DIN)1300

Engine L 0,019,337 - L 0,021,115 40bhp(DIN)1500(US-M240smog)

Engine H 0,874,200 - H 1,003,255 44bhp(DIN)1500(not to US)

Engine H 5,000,001 - H 5,414,585 44bhp(DIN)1500(US - M157 smog)



Semi-automatic option with double joint rear axles (but dropping anti-sway bars) added as an option.

In the USA this is known as IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) - which is a bit of a misnomer, as ALL beetles have independent rear suspension, but some are swing axles and some are double joint axles.

New bumpers.

Hubcaps made flatter.

Plastic dashes (US models only?).

Large black knob added to vent window opener.

Gear change lever now straight.

Four stud wheels replace 5 stud patten.

Bigger front brakes (drum brake model).

Bigger rear brakes.

Solex 30PICT/2 carby.

Fuel filler moved outside to behind right front fender.

Brake fluid reservoir moved from under spare tyre to left side of front luggage area.

Fuel gauge combined with speedo. Fuel gauge is now electrical.

Oil warning light now red.

Outside door handle has squeeze trigger with single-finger shape.

Larger 鈥榝lat bottom' tail lights.

Head restraints built into front seat backs (US models only?).

Collapsible steering column.

US models have exhaust emission control.

Front hood release moved into glove compartment, and fuel door release is inside from late 68.







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1969 (1 Aug 68 to 31 Jul 69)

Chassis 119,000,001 - 119,1200,000

Engine D 0,382,980 - D 0,525,049 34bhp(DIN)1200

Engine E 0,015,982 - E 0,020,021 37bhp(DIN)1300(US-M240smog)

Engine F 1,462,599 - F 1,778,163 40bhp(DIN)1300

Engine L 0,021,115 - L 0,024,106 40bhp(DIN)1500(US-M240smog)

Engine H 1,003,256 - H 1,124,668 44bhp(DIN)1500(not to US)

Engine H 5,414,586 - H 5,900,000 40bhp(DIN)1500(US-M157 smog)



Double joint rear axles (so called IRS) on all US models (but not elsewhere).

Dual front circuit discs (US models retain drum brakes).

Warning lights in speedometer get letters for identification.

Day/night rear view mirror (US models).

Steering lock included in ignition lock.

Floor hot air vents moved slightly rearward.

Speedometer gets 1/10th mile indicator in late 69.







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1970 (1 Aug 69 to 31 July 70)

Chassis 110,2000,001 - 110,3100,000

Engine D 0,525,050 - D 0,674,999 34bhp(DIN)1200

Engine E 0,020,022 - E 0,022,000 37bhp(DIN)1300(US-M240smog)

Engine F 1,778,164 - F 2,200,000 40bhp(DIN)1300

Engine L 0,024,107 - L 0,026,500 40bhp(DIN)1500(US-M240smog)

Engine H 1,124,699 - H 1,350,000 44bhp(DIN)1500(not to US)

Engine B 6,000,001 - B 6,600,000 47bhp(DIN)1600 (to US)



US models get 1600cc single port engine.

US models get larger turn signals and side reflectors on housing.

Two sets of air intake slots added to engine lid.

Pressure control valve added to lubrication system.

Solex 30PICT/3 carby on 1600 models (30PICT/2 continues on 1500 models).

Diaphragm clutch springs to 1600 models - requires less pedal pressure.

US head restraints reduced in size.

On US models, buzzer sounds when door opened with key still in ignition.

New 3rd, 4th gears with finer teeth (reduced noise) added late 70.







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1971 (1 Aug 70 to 31 July 71)

Chassis 111,2000,001 - 111,3200,000

Engine D 0,675,000 - D 0,835,006 34bhp(DIN) 1200

Engine AC 0,000,001 - AC 0,003,239 40bhp(DIN)1300

Engine AB 0,000,001 - AB 0,141,591 44bhp(DIN)1300

Engine AF 0,000,001 - AF 0,000,444 46bhp(DIN)1600

Engine AD 0,000,001 - AD 0,360,022 50bhpDIN 65bhpSAE 1600

Engine AE 0,000,001 - AE 0,558,000 47bhpDIN 60bhpSAE 1600(USA