LeighW
D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
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Engine Number - Determining Manufacture Date |
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I had to replace my engine in my 08/2005 made D3 in 2013 due to catastrophic bearing failure (no broken crank though).
Does anyone know when my current engine was (approximately) manufactured just by the number ( 0697484276DT)?
I imagine that any owner of a D3 made in the years 2012-2013 may have a close number. Would forumites please advise either in this topic or by PM so that I can satisfy my curiosity please? Information gained would not be used for any other purpose.
Many thanks in advance LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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18th Jun 2018 12:06 am |
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DG
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Engines like other parts are delivered to the manufacturing site on a JIT basis so it would be difficult to give a precise date however it is likely to be within a few days or a week of your build date.
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18th Jun 2018 12:11 am |
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LeighW
D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
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I imagined that to be the case that is why I was asking others who may have had a vehicle made in 2011/2013 period what date their engines could have been JITd.
But thanks for your response DG. LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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18th Jun 2018 12:27 am |
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Hardware
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crossed wires guys ?
LeighW, although you said Quote:D3 made in the years 2012-2013 I'm taking it you meant "D4" and you're asking for the approx. date of the replacement engine … hence not having access to your own "build date" as all you have is an engine ? .
Dean
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18th Jun 2018 4:13 am |
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LeighW
D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 915
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Yeah - sorry for the confusion.
The (D4) 2.7 litre engine I sought details of would be an original engine in a 2.7 engined vehicle manufactured between 2011 and 2013 (my engine was replaced in July 2013).
If anyone can give a guide to their build date if their engine number comes close I would appreciate that information.
My engine number is 0697484276DT
Thanks again LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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18th Jun 2018 8:58 am |
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DG
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Ah I see
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18th Jun 2018 9:06 am |
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