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Engine Identification

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Stamped engine identification number is on machined pad at left side of engine block near ignition distributor. Letter prefix is engine identification code.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES

Application Engine Code
Cabriolet & Scirocco JH
Golf & Jetta GX
GLI & GTI HT
Quantum JN
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