what engine do i have, at a loss :/

[straight_fresh]

hey guys, i have a 1987 2 door mk2... possibly gti, every one says something different so i dunno :/ its a 1.8 8v afaik with a 5 speed box, iv looked in all the normal spots but cant find an engine code, my rego papers say W031329P but i cant find a reference to this anywhere either, where should i be looking on the engine for the code? im trying to order a turbo manifold but need to make sure its gonna fit my application, would also be good to know if its hydraulic/mech etc aswell
thanks all,
tom

[walshydub]

The VIN number should help. It's VIN plate is on the inner wing on the drivers side, chassis number is stamped on the bulkhead, possibly under the rubber seal that sits between bulkhead and bonnet.
This might help decode it & give your engine code/type;
Volkswagen VIN Decoder / VW VIN Decoder

Failing that take a photo of the engine & post it here someone should be able to identify it.

[straight_fresh]

well its a european delivered car built in wolfsburg and thats all it tells me really... where should i be looking for the engine code, ive checked all the easy to see places on the block :/

[RedMk2Gti]

It should be at the front of the engine block, near the ignition distributor.

W031329P doesn't look like usual VW engine number.

VIN won't help.

[straight_fresh]

not there, i know there quite small and shallow in the block but its not that dirty and i cant see one :/

[RedMk2Gti]

Take a close up pic of your engine block and post here, some other expert should be able to tell.
I suspect you don't have a VW engine LOL

[ryana89]

Are there any (still visible) code's on the top of the timing belt cover?

Haha, Walshy, I confused that VIN decoder with my SA VIN.

Your VIN: AAVZZZ19ZNU003846

Region: Africa [ A ]
Manufacturer: Audi [ A ]
Car Type: Passenger Car (VW)USA [ V ]
Body Style: Unknown [ Z ]
Engine: Unknown [ Z ]
Restraint: Unknown [ Z ]
Model: Golf Mk 2 up to 1989 [ 19 ]
Year: 1992 [ N ]
Assembly Plant: Uitenhage, South Africa [ U ]
Serial #: 003846

[walshydub]

Are there any (still visible) code's on the top of the timing belt cover?

Haha, Walshy, I confused that VIN decoder with my SA VIN.

Interesting. Were VW's built under Audi in SA?

[ozgti]

Where the water flange is on the head, it should be just to the left of that.

[straight_fresh]

nothing on the timing belt cover, i cant find the plate in the boot cos the while cars been dynamatted :/ ill get a photo up asap