donut
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 05:39 PM |
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Where's me engine number?
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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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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nib1980
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 05:45 PM |
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supposed to be at "B" looks ground off to me
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donut
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 05:47 PM |
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I cleaned it up to see if there was a number there but alas nowt 
So what can i do?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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nib1980
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 05:49 PM |
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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.
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donut
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 06:11 PM |
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But i will need an engine number though.
How do i get one or can i make it up 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 06:17 PM |
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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.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 07:28 PM |
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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?
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Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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donut
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| posted on 11/10/07 at 09:02 PM |
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[Edited on 12/10/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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SeaBass
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| posted on 12/10/07 at 07:06 AM |
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ROFL & what was you full name and address Andy - just for reference when the police check this forum for the court case...
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donut
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| posted on 12/10/07 at 07:09 AM |
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shhhhhh
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Simon
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| posted on 13/10/07 at 05:37 PM |
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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
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Stoo
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 05:23 PM |
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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
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bob
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 05:36 PM |
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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.
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Stoo
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 06:00 PM |
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Sweet thanks - one less thing to worry about.
Stoo
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Deckman001
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 06:33 PM |
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Hi guys, so what was the out come as to having no engine number stamped on the block ??
Jason
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donut
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 06:50 PM |
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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] 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Deckman001
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 09:47 PM |
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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
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donut
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 10:43 PM |
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Oh yeah, forgot about that one. I can't see it working to be honest but hey....
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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