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(Message started by: Roundozo on Jul 25^th, 2011, 5:43pm)

Title: Engine Number?
Post by Roundozo on Jul 25^th, 2011, 5:43pm

Hi All,

Im a new member on here as i need lots of help and guidance if possilbe on the 24v 2.9 BOB engine. I have a MK4 ford Cortina with said engine installed. I need to inform the DVLA of the upgrade and need to get the engine number for them. Could someone let me know where this is stamped on the block? I have also posted in the wanted section as my water pump is badly leaking so if you know where i can find one please message me.

Thanks in anticipation.

George. ;D

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jul 25^th, 2011, 8:19pm

On the 2.8 V6 block the engine number is on a flat bit on the n/s at the front, just below the top of the cylinder block - maybe the 2.9 has it in the same place ?
Worth a look ???

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by gozz on Jul 25^th, 2011, 8:54pm

Roundozo.
Regarding the water pump,have a look at the 'Problems' section under water pump leak.

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by Roundozo on Jul 26^th, 2011, 8:05am

Cheers for the info, having a read about the pump in the right area. With regards to the engine number, what should it look like? I've found many different numbers printed in different places. ???

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by gozz on Jul 26^th, 2011, 9:04am

As Mike says,re the 12valve which has the same basic block,there is a small ground flange at the front of the block where the nearside head meets it,I looked on a 24v engine which has exactly the same flange,but mine has no number on it.
Highlander or Matt on here are devotees of the 24v,they may well know it's whereabouts when they surface.

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by Dave2302 on Jul 26^th, 2011, 10:23am

Cosworth V6 Engine numbers are on the back of the block behind N/S cylinder head, a proper pig to see when insalled in the car, you will need mirror or somesuch, unless you have the log book for the car that the engine came out of, in which case it will be printed in the log book (V5)

HTH Dave

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by Snoopy on Jul 27^th, 2011, 8:24am

The last time I changed and engine the DVLA wanted a full engineers report on the engine and its fitting.
To by-pass this situation I to asked them under what legislation they required the information.
After a long pause they agreed they did NOT have powers to request such information.
All the law requires on engine change is to supply the new engine details. Keep receipts etc to prove ownership.

(They may require some proof in going DOWN in taxation class's )

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by Roundozo on Jul 28^th, 2011, 8:47am

I dont think they'll need that much proof as its gone from a 2.8 to a 2.9 so tax should be the same.

how many digits should the engine number be? The only marking i can see on the block is above the flywheel near where the distributor would be on the 2.8 colonge engine (i belive they use the same block). It just looks to small for an engine number, its only 2 digits and a letter (F i think)

Unfortunately the engine is already installed in the car but luckly being a cortina there is a little bit of spcae around it to have a look still.

Cheers, George.

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by Dave2302 on Jul 28^th, 2011, 10:10am

on 07/26/11 at 10:23:02, Dave2302 wrote:

Title: Re: Engine Number?
Post by Roundozo on Jul 28^th, 2011, 12:36pm

Im going to take the inlet manifolds off tonight so i can have a look down the back with the girlfriends pocket mirror! im sure she'll appreciate that ;D

i hope i can find it this time. I can't believe im being stumped by a simple number!!! I cant send the V5 off without it and therefore cant MOT and TAX her! ARGH!

oh the joys of owning a car. Hey ho! :P