Engine Serial Number?

[BenMTL]

Hey guys, I need to find out my engines unique serial number (long story as to why).

Apparently it is a unique identifier like out VIN numbers and all our engines have it stamped or imprinted somewhere...and I'm not talking about those 3 letter codes likes BPG either.

I am wondering if anyone knows where to find it on our engines OR if I can pull the unique code via vag-com or if I call my local dealer and provide my VIN like some people have suggested?

[kegobeer]

There's a sticker on my engine that has BPG followed by a 6 digit number. Maybe the 6 digit number is the serial number of the engine...I'm not sure. I found two numbers stamped on the engine, but they look like part numbers and not serial numbers.

[mec]

There's a sticker on my engine that has BPG followed by a 6 digit number. Maybe the 6 digit number is the serial number of the engine...I'm not sure. I found two numbers stamped on the engine, but they look like part numbers and not serial numbers.

That's the only thing it could be. No other serial on the engine

[Schweini]

I've got this stamped right on the engine face, above the sticker you guys are mentioning.

[Charles.waite]

If anything it would be on the block though. That part above, that schweini posted is the timing cover and is a part that can easily be replaced (and is probably common given our awesome cam issues).

However I have never heard of some sort of engine serial stamping or any way to find out if the engine is original...

[Schweini]

ahh, so that's what that is

[kegobeer]

From what I've found Googling, the sticker I have with the engine code + 6 digit number is indeed the serial number. It's also (on at least one Audi direct injection engine) stamped on the engine block above the gearbox and under the thermostat.