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Just called Midland and spoke to Jolie (sp?) who remembered the car (bit of luck!). Apparently it has a 2.9 bottom end (as six appeal said), and the box from the Corrado (he seemed to remember it was M-plate). The cylinder head was kept original, so I guess that means its still ODB2? Also said he remembered it being quite a quick car! Once I get the misfire sorted out this weekend (hopefully!) i'll be able to confirm that or not.. Interesting to know anyway... So I guess just being the bottom end, what does that mean for parts etc? Do I buy a Corrado Oil Filter? or Golf? Plugs/leads? Or are t

I'll try and take a couple tonight to post.... The work was done by Midland VW, so I might try them and see if they remember, but like I say it was a while back. -andy-

Ok. The Golf VR I bought is a 'N'plate '96, BUT the engine was replaced a couple of years ago for Corrado 2.9 lump. The thing is, how can I tell what age the engine is (or at least get an idea). The code on the engine cover says 'AAA', but a mate of mine seems to reckon thats a Golf engine code, so it's quite possible that they used the same plastic engine cover from the original engine. Are there any discernable differences just looking at the exterior of the engine etc that I could use to tell the engine code/year etc? How can I tell if its an OBDI or ODBII engine? Or did the Corrado only co