Engine Code Plate

Twinnie · 11-10-2011, 06:24 PM

Hi guys,

I've trying to change the timing belt on a 306 Cab and I've found out that at some point one of the previous owners has swapped the engine out with one from a later model. It's a better engine so I wasn't that fussed but in trying to determine exactly what engine it is I've failed to fine the engine code plate. I'm not exactly sure where I should be looking but from what I could best determine it looks like the plate may have been removed.

What I want to know is is the plate actually removable and does this imply that something dodgy has happened? The DVLA haven't been notified of this change as they still have the old one on record. Is there a serial number on the engine anywhere that I can use to make this all legit and is there a chance I made wind up talking to a police officer if it turns out this engine's from a stolen car or something? I know I won't be going to jail for this but I am worried about maybe having to compensate somebody or give it back or something stupid like that.

Cheers.

battlestar · 11-10-2011, 07:44 PM

Should be on a bottom of engine block on the side. hell of a hard place to get to. Not 100% sure tho. Also im sure it depends on what engine its in it too.

Twinnie · 11-10-2011, 11:11 PM

It's something like a XU10J4. Probably would have been a smart move to put that in my original post.

battlestar · 11-11-2011, 09:55 AM

Yeah, so it seems it will be on the bottom of the engine block, around in the middle on the longer side. Its hell of a hard place to get to. Removing the plate should be nearly impossible, what they would usualy do is sand it down and then punch in the new numbers.

Usualy you can go to specialist for such checks, they check the plate with xrays and acids and stuff to reveal the underlying number in such case. might be worth exploring such option, but beware, its gonna cost you.

How they usualy do it is you agree with the buyer that you both take the car to the specialist, and if everything checks out ok, you pay for the costs, and it something is wrong or dodgy, he pays for the costs, so in the end, if he has a problem doing that, walk away

11-10-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
Twinnie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	Engine Code Plate Hi guys, I've trying to change the timing belt on a 306 Cab and I've found out that at some point one of the previous owners has swapped the engine out with one from a later model. It's a better engine so I wasn't that fussed but in trying to determine exactly what engine it is I've failed to fine the engine code plate. I'm not exactly sure where I should be looking but from what I could best determine it looks like the plate may have been removed. What I want to know is is the plate actually removable and does this imply that something dodgy has happened? The DVLA haven't been notified of this change as they still have the old one on record. Is there a serial number on the engine anywhere that I can use to make this all legit and is there a chance I made wind up talking to a police officer if it turns out this engine's from a stolen car or something? I know I won't be going to jail for this but I am worried about maybe having to compensate somebody or give it back or something stupid like that. Cheers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-10-2011, 07:44 PM	#2
battlestar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 831	Should be on a bottom of engine block on the side. hell of a hard place to get to. Not 100% sure tho. Also im sure it depends on what engine its in it too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-10-2011, 11:11 PM	#3
Twinnie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	It's something like a XU10J4. Probably would have been a smart move to put that in my original post. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-11-2011, 09:55 AM	#4
battlestar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 831	Yeah, so it seems it will be on the bottom of the engine block, around in the middle on the longer side. Its hell of a hard place to get to. Removing the plate should be nearly impossible, what they would usualy do is sand it down and then punch in the new numbers. Usualy you can go to specialist for such checks, they check the plate with xrays and acids and stuff to reveal the underlying number in such case. might be worth exploring such option, but beware, its gonna cost you. How they usualy do it is you agree with the buyer that you both take the car to the specialist, and if everything checks out ok, you pay for the costs, and it something is wrong or dodgy, he pays for the costs, so in the end, if he has a problem doing that, walk away Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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