Which 1.6 engine does my car have?

[wid77]

Hi,

Just bought a V 2000 1.6 SE Golf. I was told it was the 8 valve but my insurance company searched using the reg no and says it is the 16 valve one with 105hp instead of 100hp. I am now confused? I have lifted the bonnet and it says 1.6 SR.

Does anyone more knowledgeable know how to tell the difference?

Thanks
Wid77

[Sam]

What is the engine code?

In the manual or the spare wheel well is a sticker listing all the details.

On it is a three character code - that is the engine code.

[wid77]

What is the engine code?

In the manual or the spare wheel well is a sticker listing all the details.

On it is a three character code - that is the engine code.

Thanks for the relpy. I will have a look later. How do i find out which one is which?

[Sam]

Once you have the code, post it up and someone will know

EDIT: It'll be one of these - AEH , AKL, APF, ATN, AUR, AUS, AVU, AZD

I'm sure there's only a few that relate to your year but those are all the codes listed for a 1.6 Golf made between 1998 and 2003

[wid77]

i have just had a look, the engine code starts with AKL,

[Sam]

It's a 1.6 8v.

[wid77]

It's a 1.6 8v.

Thanks.

When i told the mechanic at the garage he said, 'that's the better one'. I was asking about cambelt replacement at the time so don't know if he was referring to this or just the engine in general. I would have thought that the 16valve one would be the one to have but i suppose not if more difficult to work on or unreliable? Any ideas anyone?