MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Scottymon on April 21, 2015, 09:41:32 am

Title: How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
Post by: Scottymon on April 21, 2015, 09:41:32 am

My car had a new engine fitted at 40k by VW previous owner... My car is a 55 plate so would be AXX... However I'm sure there's a chance they could have fitted a BWA.. Is there any visual way to tell?

The reason I ask is because there's two different types of LUK flywheel for each engine :confused: :rolleye:

Title: Re: How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
Post by: GTiBlues on April 21, 2015, 01:28:15 pm

Looking at the engine block. Under the cam cover on the right (above gearbox.  You should see it stamped what the engine is.

Title: Re: How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on April 21, 2015, 06:42:59 pm

The cambelt cover on the left hand side should have a sticker with engine code on - unless this was retained from previous engine

Title: Re: How to tell the difference between AXX and BWA
Post by: Scottymon on April 23, 2015, 11:54:10 am

Thanks guys, it's a AXX :happy2: