scumbag 0 Posted January 5, 2007 If I definitely have a 1.9 engine in my car? Is there any easy check to do which will prove what engine I have? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) engine number, block-sump spacer, colour of injectors. wether it has an oil cooler. Edited January 5, 2007 by welshpug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t16ryan 1 Posted January 5, 2007 yellow injectors? spacer plate between the sump and block there the best give away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted January 5, 2007 For a novice, how would I find all of this out. Sorry for my double post mods!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted January 5, 2007 look in the engien bay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted January 5, 2007 I have looked in mine and in a 1.6 down the scrapper and can see no difference!!!! would my engine number (on log book) help??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted January 5, 2007 I have looked in mine and in a 1.6 down the scrapper and can see no difference!!!! would my engine number (on log book) help??? No, the engine is easily changed and to the very untrained eye looks the same as a 1.9. The log book may never have been changed, many haven't. Just follow the instructions already posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted January 5, 2007 Simply, look at the engine code above the alternator - D6B is a 1.9 Look at the colour of the injectors - yellow is 1.9, blue is 1.6 Look between the sump and the block - if there's a spacer, it's a 1.9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted January 5, 2007 No, the engine is easily changed and to the very untrained eye looks the same as a 1.9.The log book may never have been changed, many haven't. Just follow the instructions already posted. This kinda thing will cease to occur as the first thing checked in the computerised MOT is the VIN's, including the engine number, though if you buy a car between MOT's theres always the chance of it happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dommorton 0 Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) That's if they bother to check! Edited January 5, 2007 by dommorton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted January 5, 2007 What do i have to do to check the colour of the injectors? Do I have to remove anything?? Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted January 5, 2007 Yellow injectors!!! Couldn't find the engine number though! Checked around the alternator but couldn't find anything! Where should it be!?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) Yellow injectors!!! Couldn't find the engine number though! Checked around the alternator but couldn't find anything! Where should it be!?!? directly above the bracket that the alternator bolts to- above the allen-headed bolt, there is a "platform" (about 50-60mmx12mm) stepped out from the block,before the bottom of the head-the engine number should be embossed on an aluminium "foil" fixed to the top- it's often missing,though. Now lie on your side in front of the car- look up from the bottom of the engine. where the sump fixes to the bottom of the block, there will be a 10mm spacer between the two on a 1.9- not used on a 1.6. Hope it's usefull Edited January 5, 2007 by steve@cornwall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted January 5, 2007 This kinda thing will cease to occur as the first thing checked in the computerised MOT is the VIN's, including the engine number, though if you buy a car between MOT's theres always the chance of it happening. I've never known an engine number be checked on an MOT - it would be completely inpractical to, seeing as some engines have the engine number in a place where it's very difficult to see, and others have long since shed their engine number. The chassis VIN is of course (usually ) checked though.... I suspect that the engine number would be checked as part of a VIC test mind you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted January 5, 2007 I've never known an engine number be checked on an MOT - it would be completely inpractical to, seeing as some engines have the engine number in a place where it's very difficult to see, and others have long since shed their engine number. The chassis VIN is of course (usually ) checked though.... I suspect that the engine number would be checked as part of a VIC test mind you. Can't log onto the computer without a vin.- never had the engine no. checked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted January 5, 2007 Many thanks. Engine number is not there. However, I have just satisfied myself by managing to stay in front of my mates 2.5 v6 vectra sri from a rolling start @40mph. Was good up until I changed to 5th I think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted January 6, 2007 (edited) This kinda thing will cease to occur as the first thing checked in the computerised MOT is the VIN's, including the engine number, though if you buy a car between MOT's theres always the chance of it happening. My original engine number had never been recorded on the V5, my Mi engine hasn't been either. Edited January 6, 2007 by Simes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted January 6, 2007 Engine number / ID plate is arrow #1. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted January 7, 2007 Mine is definitely missing. I can see the places where they are supposed to be but there is nothing there. Oh well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
