"Name that leak" (Fun game) & ENGINE STAMP NUMBERS?!

wchestnutt · Post by **wchestnutt** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:43 pm

Hi All.

Recently my engine has gonefrom startingon the button, to turning over a couple of times before starting which seemed a bit out of place so I went and dove into the engine bay for some proding and checking...

Now I have uncovered a couple of things I would like some pointers on if possible?!.

1. How do I know if the engine is the original engine?!... I only ask as the guy I bought it off had a few mk5s and he wanted to keep his higher millage ones (120k) but was selling this 72k one, which I thought a bit strange but people have their favourite cars hey. Now how do I know if there has been an engine swap? The Silver plate in the engine bay has a number on it, which I thought would match up to the sticker on the front of the block but they are different?!!!.. think they are 7 digit numbers but not the same... DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN. Am I jumping to conclusions or should they be the same?!

2. There is some oil underneath the car on the drivers side of the chassis/block... (none dripping to the floor but visibly wet all the same). ALSO worryingly some possible residue on one corner of the block around the head maybe?? Looks slightly old but could be a weapy head (ARARAGGHTHGHTGHGHGHG I hope not)

3. If there is a weapy head what is the most cost effective cure? I have helped rebuild a kit car engine and done all the seals and head etc but old pinto engines are more straight forward

Thanks for reading. hopefully some discussion can put my mind to rest a bit, quite anxious.

Best regards, Will.

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:02 pm

just check the log book, if engine number changed does it not show this? infact doesnt the mot data base keep records?

wchestnutt · Post by **wchestnutt** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:03 pm

if it was officially recorded?................

Post by **rob quilter** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:05 pm

littlefeller wrote:just check the log book, if engine number changed does it not show this?

If you change and engine, you can change the engine size (if applicable) and engine number on your logbook.

Best thing to do is check the engine code stamped on the engine, matches the one on the VIN plate.

wchestnutt · Post by **wchestnutt** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:09 pm

where is it stamped?!... The sticker I was reading says m2v5 - 10024535 or something like that so I guess that is in fact the gear box number and not the engine number?

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:12 pm

yes box code m2v5, mot records are kept to combat clocking which if the log book isnt updated before sale could also be considered clocking

to be honest i personaly couldnt be bother to go to the hassle of changing the engine just for 70 odd thou miles, and 150 isnt a problem on an h22

wchestnutt · Post by **wchestnutt** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:14 pm

Well if I can link the engine to teh chassis I will be happy. I doubt anything has been clocked but you never know. Be good for peice of mind.

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:18 pm

clocked as in 150000 mile engine in a 70000 mile car

sorry 120k not 150

wchestnutt · Post by **wchestnutt** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:22 pm

littlefeller wrote: to be honest i personaly couldnt be bother to go to the hassle of changing the engine just for 70 odd thou miles, and 150 isnt a problem on an h22

Yeah thats true, I'm just being stupid causeof these Oily marks... Anyone any ideas if I got a bad problem here?! Would rather sortsmethign early before it gets bad!

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:32 pm

had the same on mine when i first got her but when i changed the rocker cover and fitted new ring gasket all was fine and under her turned out just to be the sump bolt washer, so yeah major bad cost me a whole £8