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Jimny engine number

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19 Jan 2015 16:10 #135507 by mickt
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In all honesty has anybody ever confirmed the engine number to the log book when buying one by actually seeing the number? I have just had to take the exhaust manifold off and then the muck off where the number was etched to just be able to read the one on my soft top. All I could see with everything in place turned out to be the casting number of the size of the block using a torch and a mirror. It did not make sense till I removed the manifold and then realised that the number was running vertically upwards and so read 1298cm3! The actual number was below that covered in muck and lightly etched on the block, again running vertically up. This put it right behind the bowl part of the exhaust manifold down section and hence made it impossible to view from underneath with the car on ramps and the bonnet open for light. So come on then own up.

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21 Jan 2015 18:59 #135642 by mickt
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Anybody got any tips then on how to check the engine number when viewing a possible purchase at the sellers door?

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22 Jan 2015 11:59 #135694 by gus2000
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Hello, the engine number is here



In Argentina the cars are legally identified with frame and engine number.

The authorities review and certify both numbers on the occasion of a sale of the vehicle or engine change.

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22 Jan 2015 14:06 #135700 by mickt
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I knew where the engine number was it was actually seeing it to read it was the problem!!

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22 Jan 2015 14:17 #135701 by gusthegorilla
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mickt wrote: I knew where the engine number was it was actually seeing it to read it was the problem!!


That's the way it goes when you get to YOUR age, Michael!!!!

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22 Jan 2015 14:30 #135704 by mickt
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Have you been able, honestly, to see yours Chris!! And I don't mean your wifes "toy" either!!

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