Engine Code For 1.9 Tdi

[SolarB]

Time has come for a cam belt change. I've been looking for a guide to changing the belt (my copy of TIS throws me out when I go near the diesel engine section but that's another story) but I'm not even sure of the engine type lurking under the bonnet.

 

It's a 1.9 Ghia TDi registered in May 2001 but as far as I can see it could be an ANU, AVG, AFN, AHU or AUY.

 

Does anyone know how to decode the engine serial number, the VIN or even how I identify the engine by looking at it?

 

I've come from the world of Minis (the original ones) where engine identification is rather simple (it's either an A or an A+) and I'm surprised it's taken me all evening and I've yet to reach a conclusion.

 

Any advise will be greafully received.

[Jayton]

not 100% accurate but pop your reg number in ECP, but pretty darn accurate!

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/Car-Parts

 

;)

 

Mine:

Model GALAXY GHIA ...

Engine Size 1896 cc

Engine Model AUY

Manufactured 2000

Registered 01-09-2000

Transmission MANUAL

Colour BLUE

Edited March 24, 2010 by Jayton

[big_kev]

It's a 1.9 Ghia TDi registered in May 2001 but as far as I can see it could be an ANU, AVG, AFN, AHU or AUY.

 

If its an Automatic its an AUY engine.

 

If its a manual its either an AUY or an ANU engine.

[SolarB]

Thanks for the quick response Jayton (and Big Kev).

 

ECP claim it's an AUY, so that's a start (and they have the date of registration correct so that gives me some confidance).

 

Don't suppose you (or anyone else) knows how to confirm visually if I have an AUY before I order a belt, pullies and maybe locking tools?

Edited March 24, 2010 by SolarB

[big_kev]

Thanks for the quick response Jayton (and Big Kev).

 

ECP claim it's an AUY, so that's a start (and they have the date of registration correct so that gives me some confidance).

 

Don't suppose you (or anyone else) knows how to confirm visually if I have an AUY before I order a belt, pullies and maybe locking tools?

 

Should be written on the timing belt cover....somewhere near the Bar code.

 

 

 

 

I wouldn't take the ECP result as being correct...says mine is a 1Z.....

 

.its actually an AHU......close...but no cigar !

[SolarB]

Ah ha! It's so simple when you know how.

 

Go out in the p*****g rain, remove the engine cover and bingo! - it's an AUY.

 

Next step is to find cambelt replacement instructions but I'll post another topic for that.

 

Many thanks,

Graham.