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Former Member

Hello Fellow Owners,
I am having a hard time with my engine rebuild as I can't find the proper gaskets and seals for the cylinders. The only stamping I can find is on the crankcase;

Driver's Side 2 BR 18 BRAZIL 000.101.102.2 AS 21
Passenger Side 2 BR 18 BRAZIL 000.101.101.4 AS 21

I am told this is an engine from an 1800 VW Bus? but can't find any information as to year so not sure how to order the proper engine gasket sets seals or copper rings. Does any of you have a similar engine or can point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

5/16/091:44 PM

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Former Member

Hello Fellow Owners,
I am having a hard time with my engine rebuild as I can't find the proper gaskets and seals for the cylinders. The only stamping I can find is on the crankcase;

Driver's Side 2 BR 18 BRAZIL 000.101.102.2 AS 21
Passenger Side 2 BR 18 BRAZIL 000.101.101.4 AS 21

I am told this is an engine from an 1800 VW Bus? but can't find any information as to year so not sure how to order the proper engine gasket sets seals or copper rings. Does any of you have a similar engine or can point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

WOLFGANG'89 CMC FWB, FL Supporting Member

Those are casting numbers - you need engine serial number. Try:

http://www.tunacan.net/t4/reference/case.htm

It tells you where to even find the serial number.

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