Engine Code Question...
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Engine Code Question...
I've always referenced the engine code that was printed on the label in the spare tire compartments (BEL - see pics).
However, today when pulling the Y-pipe to do some work, I noticed that the code "stamped" on the motor was APB (again see pics).
The obvious answer, to these two contradicting codes is, that another engine was put into this chassis and the label indicates the code of the original motor.
By the way, I bought this car about 3 years ago and had no indication that a motor swap was done.
I however, was wondering if anyone has run across this before, with no engine swap being done?
Were there cross over years, wherein these two codes/motors were used interchangeably?
Hasn't been an issue so far, for parts and maintenance.
More a curiosity question at this point, since I just discovered the discrepancy today.
Thanks
However, today when pulling the Y-pipe to do some work, I noticed that the code "stamped" on the motor was APB (again see pics).
The obvious answer, to these two contradicting codes is, that another engine was put into this chassis and the label indicates the code of the original motor.
By the way, I bought this car about 3 years ago and had no indication that a motor swap was done.
I however, was wondering if anyone has run across this before, with no engine swap being done?
Were there cross over years, wherein these two codes/motors were used interchangeably?
Hasn't been an issue so far, for parts and maintenance.
More a curiosity question at this point, since I just discovered the discrepancy today.
Thanks
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Two things.
1. If there are 2 little computer chips mounted on the airbox with cables running into and out of them, you definitely have an APB engine.
2. If you decide to change coil packs, the APB coil packs bolt to the cam covers, the BEL engine coil packs are push-in.
Other than that, most everything else should be the same.
1. If there are 2 little computer chips mounted on the airbox with cables running into and out of them, you definitely have an APB engine.
2. If you decide to change coil packs, the APB coil packs bolt to the cam covers, the BEL engine coil packs are push-in.
Other than that, most everything else should be the same.
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Thanks Mike
Air box is clean...no chips mounted, and the coil packs are "push-in" types.
So I'll go with BEL parts, when ordering or working on the car.
Thanks again for the input!!
Air box is clean...no chips mounted, and the coil packs are "push-in" types.
So I'll go with BEL parts, when ordering or working on the car.
Thanks again for the input!!
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Well, if you are 2003-up it comes with a BEL engine. Could be a head swap or engine change. I had a talk about this with my snap on diagnostic representative when he came by my shop a month ago because my modis says my car came with a APB but everything checks out as a BEL car.
From time to time I see this on higher mileage Audi cars, where someone has changed the motor or head(s)
From time to time I see this on higher mileage Audi cars, where someone has changed the motor or head(s)
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