Identifying a rebuilt engine

[Asw]

I have just dropped the engine (2L air cooled) out of our bus for a bit of TLC. It there any way of telling if it has been rebuild previously? I’m sure I read something about the engine number being modified?
There are also numbers stamped into the crank case next to the breather hose.
Eternally the engine looks rough with a bad oil leak from the cooler (thought it may just be a loose filter but noooo) resulting in oil everywhere. There is also no thermostat. However I popped a rocker cover and it looks way to clean...
Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.


This is my first engine rebuild for over 20 years .. just like being a teenager again!!

[Ian Hulley]

The engine number is erased if it's a VW rebuild and a sequential number placed there instead. Another (non-Elite) rebuilder used to stamp an asterix after the existing rumber.

Ian

[sarran1955]

Hello...

Whatever it is..

I think it happened on the 24 th feb 1999..



Cordialement,

[Asw]

I have now stripped the engine right down.. it should have been stamped 666 !!!!

[benlawlor85]

Whats up with it?
have you split the case? Pics always help!