pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted June 27, 2020 Yes, at least it looks like one. g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRDT 175 Posted June 27, 2020 Engines with this intake manifold are the XU5J, XU9J1, XU5JA, XU9JA and XU9JAZ. All can be said to be "GTI" engines. It's hard to tell with this blurred picture but this one could be a XU9J1 (105hp), XU5JA (115hp) or XU9JA (130hp). You really need to check the tag plate on the block, this could also be a carb engine fitted with the GTI ancillaries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted June 27, 2020 Nice potato camera shot. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karabas 21 Posted June 27, 2020 Coil position is interesting, pointing front of the car.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallypug205 1 1 Cars Posted June 27, 2020 Lol I didn't realise the photo was that bad lol where on the block would I find the serial number? I have looked. New pic coming later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallypug205 1 1 Cars Posted June 27, 2020 Here are some better pics? Ignore the disconnected hose from thermostat as I started to change it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted June 27, 2020 look at the black and silver tag just past the fuel pressure regulator by the engine mounting bracket, its visible in the picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallypug205 1 1 Cars Posted June 27, 2020 Thanks. Any idea on how to tidy up the pipework and wiring as you can see its all over the place. Anyone specialise in this? Also my afm is upside down I think to get the induction in could that be a hinderance or they ok like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallypug205 1 1 Cars Posted June 29, 2020 So had a look today JSPB pic attached? If anyone can tell what xu it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted June 29, 2020 It’s the three letters on the riveted plate that matter. Ends in B and is probably D6B which is a gti engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallypug205 1 1 Cars Posted June 29, 2020 Those letters are jsb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted June 29, 2020 never heard of a JSB engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bacardincoke 42 1 Cars Posted June 29, 2020 Do you mean is it a GTI 'S' engine? - Skip Brown. Maybe JSB is one of their designations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRDT 175 Posted June 29, 2020 "1CW**" means it's a 1.9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SootySport 23 Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) This might help decipher you VIN Chassis number: VF3XXXXXX00000000 (Where XXXXXX is the manufacturer code) Edited July 3, 2020 by SootySport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 5:22 PM, SootySport said: This might help decipher you VIN You can get a lot of info from a 205 GTI VIN on this site - http://205gti.info/vin/vin.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SootySport 23 Posted July 7, 2020 Even more info, good job mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jord294 92 Posted July 8, 2020 Pretty sure skip brown engine aka 'road-speed' would have a metal plate on slam panel. My 309 gti did. No real tell tale markings On engine from what I can remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
