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Cylinder Block - Eliminating Non-Rebuildable Blocks

83VW03
Applies To

ALL

(Diesel)
Group

10
Subject:

Engine block


Part Identifier 10 10
Key Points

Eliminating non-useable blocks from rebuilding program


(Supercedes Product Circular Group 10, No. 81-03) C
Number

83-02

July 29, 1983



To assure that non-repairable engine blocks, such as blocks which are cracked (oil in cooling system) do not get into the rebuilding program, such blocks need to be clearly identified as follows:

- Drill 10 mm (3/8 in..) hole in block above water pump outlet..