Malc
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There should be a number, especially if it's been rebuilt by BMW or a reputable company, it just would not match that of the car!
Malc
Where do I find VINs on an E9
- Thread starter tripower
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There should be a number, especially if it's been rebuilt by BMW or a reputable company, it just would not match that of the car!
Malc
Re: Don't have this one...
Coupe King has them:
http://coupeking.com/category_main.php?category_id=66
Mark
tripower said:
Coupe King has them:
http://coupeking.com/category_main.php?category_id=66
Mark
Malc
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Tripower,
The number on the block is stamped in and not on a plate. The number of the engine, if original, will match that of the car.
The engine number can end up being ground off for many reasons :shock: , but unless your desperate for originallity I would not worry about it
Malc
The number on the block is stamped in and not on a plate. The number of the engine, if original, will match that of the car.
The engine number can end up being ground off for many reasons :shock: , but unless your desperate for originallity I would not worry about it
Malc
MYSTERY SOLVED!!!
OK, I went out there with some spray, cleaner, compressed air and a wire brush. I located the flat area abutting the tranny bell housing, between the starter and the firewall (there was a heater hose sitting right on top of it so it was difficult to find in the first place).
There was a thin coat of rust on the plate area so I proceeded to brush (holding the heater hose up the whole time). Put the flashlight on the area still nothing. Brushed again. Flashlight, nothing. Third time brushing, flashlight I could begin to see the faint outline of a number. OK, so after several brushings, air, and spray cleanings I managed to get the very faint imprint of a VIN, and I mean faint. I noticed this with the diff too. The stamping on the diff was so faint I could barely see it.
Given the awkward placement of this VIN plate and the fact that it is so faintly stamped that even a thin coat of rust could totally obscure it, I do not feel bad at all about not finding it the first couple of times. I do appreciate all of the help.
Oh, and by the way it is the original engine - cool.
OK, I went out there with some spray, cleaner, compressed air and a wire brush. I located the flat area abutting the tranny bell housing, between the starter and the firewall (there was a heater hose sitting right on top of it so it was difficult to find in the first place).
There was a thin coat of rust on the plate area so I proceeded to brush (holding the heater hose up the whole time). Put the flashlight on the area still nothing. Brushed again. Flashlight, nothing. Third time brushing, flashlight I could begin to see the faint outline of a number. OK, so after several brushings, air, and spray cleanings I managed to get the very faint imprint of a VIN, and I mean faint. I noticed this with the diff too. The stamping on the diff was so faint I could barely see it.
Given the awkward placement of this VIN plate and the fact that it is so faintly stamped that even a thin coat of rust could totally obscure it, I do not feel bad at all about not finding it the first couple of times. I do appreciate all of the help.
Oh, and by the way it is the original engine - cool.
RogerB
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andrey said:
Especially since it is a unibody car and has no frame rail.
