Where do I find the engine number

azenis Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 15 Jul 2003, 10:16 pm

#65858

Hi
I have a 1600 Mexican motor in my Sabre Kit car
I cant find the engine number, and I need it so I can fill out my modification application for rego purposes.
Where do I find it?

Thanks
nige

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Jul 2003, 11:27 pm

#65877

The engine number should be stamped on the rear of the case just below the alternator stand.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Jul 2003, 11:37 pm

#65880

Hi

If its not under the generator/alternator stand it might not have an engine number, you will need to show proof of purchase to your local authorities and have a "police number" allocated.

1302Steve

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jul 2003, 9:20 am

#65955

Or it can be on the top of the right case half under the fan housing (if it was a T3 one)

azenis Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 16 Jul 2003, 9:27 am

#65956

Thanks guys

Any idea how I would have a mexican motor?
My car is based on a type 3 but it has this beetle motor as they are recommended as being better

My dad and his mate made the motor. Dads mate would have sourced it, but i dont know how or where from he would have got a mexican motor?

it has MEXICO cast into the block, under the heads.

nige

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jul 2003, 9:56 am

#65960

The Mexico and Brazilian plants make new blocks.
They did the right thing and instead of using an old flogged out case they have sourced an new case.
As Steve said - there is a chance that it wont have an engine number and you have to get one

Futue te ipsum!!!

azenis Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 16 Jul 2003, 10:05 am

#65962

Wow so you say it could be a brand new case?

Thanks for that info, I will get in touch with my mate at the transport department.

nige