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Engine number
Engine number
   
The engine number (“code letters” and “serial number”) can be found on the front on the joint between engine and gearbox.
Additionally there is a sticker on the toothed belt guard with “engine code” and “serial number”.
The engine number consists of up to nine characters (alphanumeric). The first part (maximum 3 characters) makes up the “engine code”, and the second part (6 characters), the “serial number”. If more than 999,999 engines with the same engine code are produced, the first of the six characters is replaced with a letter.
The engine code is also included on the vehicle data sticker.
  A10-0207
Engine codes ARZ , AUM and AUQ, the “engine code” is also stamped on the engine lifting eye.
  N00-0436

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