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Where's me engine number?
donut - 11/10/07 at 05:39 PM

Ok looks like someone has nicked me engine number or i'm going blind...again!

Where is it suposed to be and if i ain't got one what can i do about it?

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nib1980 - 11/10/07 at 05:45 PM

supposed to be at "B" looks ground off to me

donut - 11/10/07 at 05:47 PM

I cleaned it up to see if there was a number there but alas nowt

So what can i do?

nib1980 - 11/10/07 at 05:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by donut
I cleaned it up to see if there was a number there but alas nowt

So what can i do?


very little, but with out a V5 It'll be on a "Q" plate anyway.

donut - 11/10/07 at 06:11 PM

But i will need an engine number though.

How do i get one or can i make it up

Confused but excited. - 11/10/07 at 06:17 PM

IIRC: I believe it may be possible to bring up the ground off number by applying a little acid to the area.
One of the clever lads on here with metallugical knowlege may be of help.
Memo to self; Got to stop watching CSI.

DIY Si - 11/10/07 at 07:28 PM

That is true, but I can't quite remember the technique. Basically, a light acid will eat the softer, non punched down metal away quicker than the stamped bits, so they end up slightly raised. A lamp shone from the side will then help the numbers show up.
Or just go down the local scrappy and 'borrow' a new number.
Actually I thought the car had been in the road? Don't you have the V5 and thus engine number?

donut - 11/10/07 at 09:02 PM

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SeaBass - 12/10/07 at 07:06 AM

ROFL & what was you full name and address Andy - just for reference when the police check this forum for the court case...

donut - 12/10/07 at 07:09 AM

shhhhhh

Simon - 13/10/07 at 05:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
IIRC: I believe it may be possible to bring up the ground off number by applying a little acid to the area.
One of the clever lads on here with metallugical knowlege may be of help.
Memo to self; Got to stop watching CSI.


At work we colour the finished bronzes with potash (if that's the colour we want!), and that shows up welds quite clearly. It goes with a wire brushing though.

ATB

Simon

Stoo - 14/10/07 at 05:23 PM

Quick question surrounding this - when I swap my Pinto to a Zetec - should I inform the DVLA?

Or keep quiet?

Is there a risk that with the change of engine they will want to inspect the car?

Stoo

bob - 14/10/07 at 05:36 PM

I swapped the pinto for a zetec and just informed the DVLA of a new engine number and cc change, no probs there as engines are changed al the time.

Stoo - 14/10/07 at 06:00 PM

Sweet thanks - one less thing to worry about.

Stoo

Deckman001 - 14/10/07 at 06:33 PM

Hi guys, so what was the out come as to having no engine number stamped on the block ??

Jason

donut - 14/10/07 at 06:50 PM

1, make one up and hope the SVA man don't care and DVLA accept it

2, Buy a block or get a knackered block of fleabay

3, use the number of another engine that's not going to be used on the road [not recommended for obvious reasons]

Deckman001 - 14/10/07 at 09:47 PM

I was hoping for using the 'acid type' response
I'll have to re read 'I saw you', is says how to do in the book

Jason

donut - 14/10/07 at 10:43 PM

Oh yeah, forgot about that one. I can't see it working to be honest but hey....