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c20xe engine age NOW WITH PICTURE!!
tomgregory2000 - 4/1/09 at 06:07 PM

Is it possible to use the date cast in the block (just below the engine mount) as proof of when the engine was made with ref to the 1995 cut off date for the emission test

I have this date cast in the block under the nearside engine mount



[img] Engine date
Engine date [/img]

[Edited on 4/1/09 by tomgregory2000]

philw - 4/1/09 at 06:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
Is it possible to use the date cast in the block (just below the engine mount) as proof of when the engine was made with ref to the 1995 cut off date for the emission test

[Edited on 4/1/09 by tomgregory2000]


I've just had a look at three of mine and can't see any markings below the engine mounts, as a rough guide i go by the numbers below number three core plug they should begin with HH or HG.

Steve Lovelock - 4/1/09 at 06:35 PM

I think you need a proof of age letter from Vauxhall if you haven't got a registration document for the donor vehicle. Cost £80 I'm affraid.

chrsgrain - 4/1/09 at 09:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
Is it possible to use the date cast in the block (just below the engine mount) as proof of when the engine was made with ref to the 1995 cut off date for the emission test


No.

Try and get a letter from Vx - fail, then use their very helpful website with lots of clip art - get good with word... and there you have it....

Helps if you have one to copy....