vin # on the engine

mjm4o8 · 08-25-2006, 07:26 PM

ok i feel kinda stupid asking this but w/e i was wondering if there is a vin # on the engine and if so where can i find it

Ncturnal · 08-25-2006, 08:20 PM

There's not a VIN number, but there is an engine number. Here's a diagram from the BGB.

canadam · 08-25-2006, 08:23 PM

The engine serial number is linked to the VIN so stolen engines can be tracked.

TomsMR2 · 08-25-2006, 10:40 PM

the vin is stamped on a plate and rivited onto the block. its on the oil filter side, by the tranny bolt.

veritas731 · 09-04-2006, 10:02 AM

^ thanks. I needed that info too

08-25-2006, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
mjm4o8 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	vin # on the engine ok i feel kinda stupid asking this but w/e i was wondering if there is a vin # on the engine and if so where can i find it

08-25-2006, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	There's not a VIN number, but there is an engine number. Here's a diagram from the BGB. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	The engine serial number is linked to the VIN so stolen engines can be tracked. __________________

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08-25-2006, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Still not heraldo. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pineapple under the sea Posts: 4,911 Thanks: 18 Thanked 406 Times in 303 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	the vin is stamped on a plate and rivited onto the block. its on the oil filter side, by the tranny bolt.

09-04-2006, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
veritas731 No Skills Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^ thanks. I needed that info too