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YOUR RESEARCHBuild date on a 996
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This is a cool site, here is your VIN run through:
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Well that sucks, it worked for mine and a few others.
I found a 1999 996 with 114k miles 6 speed. All stock, Runs good, pull strong.
Shocks are gone. Makes sounds at very low speed. Like when you are coming to a complete stop at a stop sign and when you start moving from the stop sign. ( how much for a complete replacement for 4 shocks and what brand? I can hear the shock noise when I pushed the trunk down
First gear seems noisy. PO is aware of it but do not care, car has been in DE Event less than 6 times
Could not find the build sheet sticker on any of the doors or door frame
Why should I look for the build date
PO have no idea about the build date
Thanks
Could you also derive a build month from the VIN? All I have is this which gives you a Model Year.
https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/vin-decoder/
Volkert
My understanding is that there's no direct correlation between engine # and vin#. The engines were built separately, put in "stock" and then pulled in no particular order to be put in a chassis (at least that's how it was done at the time). There was a metal tag put inside the drivers side door jam at the factory with the build date - if it's not there, it was removed.
HotRod
For VIN look at the link posted earlier:
https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/vin-decoder/
Your engine was made in 1999. Which is a good thing...probably dual row IMS bearing
Ok, wow, I have new old stock 99 engine in a 01 chassis? Duel row ims? As opposed to what type typically come in a 2001 chassis? So this is Good then bill says?
Your M96-01 engine number is lower than mine. I believe my car has the original engine (M96/0166W15345), built 3/98.
Your car may have left the factory with a single row (2001 came both ways) which failed early. They found an engine out of a 99 and installed it. Very possible.
