luke
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 06:07 PM |
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zetec engine code - prove me wrong please!
can anyone confirm this is the correct location for the engine code? spent weeks trying to find it and just found this image, however all i have there
is a very pitted surface with no sign of any numbers or letters
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?93401-Zetec-engine-number
hope someone can prove me wrong!
Luke
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Lars
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 06:09 PM |
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confirmed
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skinned knuckles
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 06:11 PM |
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just been out to look at the one in my shed and yes, thats right
A man isn't complete until he's married, then he's finished
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luke
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 06:21 PM |
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I feel like crying! Two engines with engine codes removed now!
This is what I have - poor image bt clearly pitted.
 
Rescued attachment IMG00011-20100411-1914.jpg
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RichardK
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 06:32 PM |
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Why not buy a scrapper engine/block that has an engine number on it then stamp the scrappers numbers onto you good one, then grind off the scrappers
engine number, at least you'll now it still unique.
Can't think of another cheaper solution sorry.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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luke
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 06:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichardK
Why not buy a scrapper engine/block that has an engine number on it then stamp the scrappers numbers onto you good one, then grind off the scrappers
engine number, at least you'll now it still unique.
Can't think of another cheaper solution sorry.
Cheers
Rich
I was thinking that, however, looking at the image above it looks like it would be awkward to replicate.
just concerned that an eagle eyed IVA tester that looks at them regularly would notice that a codes been stamed with machine mart stamps!
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RichardK
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:11 PM |
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So... you'd have a receipt for the engine block and you know its not nicked, agreed to do a proper job would mean a spacer template to be made,
(a bit of flat bar with a line of holes drilled in it so the punch goes through in a s nice straight line) and the engine taking out.
The other option is to flog them both and buy an engine that does have a number already on.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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coozer
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:16 PM |
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Zetec engines only have numbers on them if they are the original engine.
Warranty or new engines don't come with a number. Dealers usually stamp the number from the old engine when they replace it.
Just go down the scrappy yard and get a number off one... don't forget to chisel it off tho...
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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luke
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:29 PM |
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the engine number is just needed to prove the engine age for emmisions isnt it?
i know the engine is a 98 from the person i brought it off, so i know ill need a cat. but have emission standards changed?
from reading the IVA manual if you cant prove the engine age they test it to standard figures of 0.2% CO and HC 200ppm. or am i dreaming to get that
from a 12 year old engine?
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:41 PM |
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Interested in this as I'm in a similar position but with an engine swop rather than a new build, I've also got a Zetec with no numbers
that I got FOC from a fellow Locoster, what do I need to tell the DVLA?
(sorry if this is a thread hijack)
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big_wasa
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:54 PM |
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Later engines had like an etched number You can see yours had one.
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scotlad
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:55 PM |
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Its actually very easy to stamp on a new number- even in the car. I used a set of stamps the right size and stuck each one in the end of a long socket
extension. One firm whack with a hammer for each stamp and hey presto! The metal is relatively soft and easy to stamp. Passed sva and dvla inspection
with no questions asked- engine number was *borrowed* from a scrap mondeo at the local breakers!
Wonderous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun, and joy to everyone that rides along!
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luke
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 08:12 PM |
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so if i find a pre 95 ford in a scrappy and take the code off that? polish up the plate and stamp it in?
feel alot better about this now
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bmseven
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| posted on 12/4/10 at 06:19 AM |
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And you can buy the punch set's on ebay 
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coozer
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| posted on 12/4/10 at 07:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by luke
so if i find a pre 95 ford in a scrappy and take the code off that? polish up the plate and stamp it in?
feel alot better about this now
Yep, get a number that will not need a cat . Both IVA and DVLA want to see the number, along with the letter from Ford.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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luke
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| posted on 12/4/10 at 07:58 AM |
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ok cool
dont suppose anyone has a knackered pre 95 block lay around then?
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